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Is gastroparesis terminal, or fatal or life threatening?
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Gastroparesis: is usually a radiographic (XRAY) diagnosis and it means a large non-contracting stomach (most often seen as an early form of Diabetic nerve damage (Neuropathy) IT IS BY NO MEANS FATAL!
Answered 9/10/2019
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