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Is it possible for your stomach to be paralyzed?
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Sort of: Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach does not empty effectively. It's not paralyzed but not working normally either b.
Answered 12/15/2014
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Yes: The GI tract is in a sense frequently paralysed temporarily following abdominal surgery, use of many types of medications, and following GI infections. The situation of inadequate activity of the smooth muscle of the stomach and small bowel may occur in a more chronic way in conditions like gastric stasis paresis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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