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Why do gastroparesis patients often suffer from constipation?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Same mechanism: The whole GI system is slow, involving stomach and bowel. Discuss with your doc why and what to do about it.

Answered 1/22/2016

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