I have lupus and gi problems. gastric emptying study showed rapid gastric emptying. no previous stomach surgeries so md was surprised. can lupus cause this? and what can i do for it.diet/lifestyle changes don't help.

Gastric emptying: I'm not aware of lupus increasing gastric emptying. If there is gastritis, prilosec twice a day or pepcid should help. To reduce gastrointestinal irritability or spasms, anticholinergic medications like dicyclomine, donnatal or probanthine are effective. Abstain from alcohol,caffeine and nicotine.

Gastroparesis is com: Esophageal reflux, abdominal pain are common Chest pain , body ache , nausea and vomiting are other conditions associated IBS can occur and may be associated with rapid gastric emptying , Slow gastric emptying is more common You need to see your MD for specific change in lifestyle and diagnosis Taking Probiottics regularly may help