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A member asked:
I hear stories of people who have feeding tubes. is that common for treating symptoms of gastroparesis?
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No: It is exceptionally uncommon for people with gastroparesis to require feeding tubes.
Answered 5/8/2018
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Actually uncommon: Gastroparesis is usually treated with a combination of medications and diet. Feeding j-tubes with decompression g-tubes are reserved for very sever, refractory cases.
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