A 33-year-old member asked:
What is the long-term outcome for patients with gastroparesis?
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Dr. Andrew Gentry answered
19 years experience in Gastroenterology
Depends on cause: Depends on the cause related to diabetes good blood sugar control will help stop progression but not eliminate symptoms. Idiopathic may or may not get better and regular clinical follow up is needed. Post infection or symptoms after gastrointestinal infection usually gets better after several months.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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