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A 39-year-old female asked:

I was diagnosed with rapid gastric emptying & bile reflux. on tests. are those functional gi disorders & can they both cause severe abd pain after eat?

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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered

Internal Medicine 60 years experience

Yes and No: These are functional and often SYMPTOMATIC gastrointestinal disorders but neither (in my opinion) should result is SEVERE abdominal pain. Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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