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Is it true that only diabetics get gastroparesis?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Not true. Gastroparesis can occur in non-diabetics.

Answered 2/13/2012

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No: Diabetes is the most common cause of gastroparesis but is is not the only cause.

Dr Huilgol agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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