Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis: Delayed Stomach Emptying Result of Nerve Damage
Particularly affecting the vagus nerve, gastroparesis is a digestive condition whereby the stomach empties its contents slower than normal due to nerve injury. This disorder causes sluggish digestion by upsetting usual muscular contraction. Typical reasons are diabetes, neurological diseases, post-operative problems, and several drugs that influence stomach motility.
Bloating, nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, early satiety, stomach pain, and blood sugar level swings define gastroparesis's symptoms. Severe cases could cause malnutrition and inadvertent weight loss from inadequate meal intake.
Endoscopy, breath tests, and stomach emptying studies are among the tests used in diagnosis confirmation. Treatment mostly aims to control underlying causes and symptoms. Eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding high-fat, high-fibre foods can assist digestion. Often prescribed are medications that include anti-nausea medicines and prokinetics, which help to activate stomach muscles. Severe cases may need either stomach electrical stimulation or feeding tubes.
Among the preventive steps are diabetics' blood sugar level control, avoidance of drugs that delay digestion, and healthy living. Early diagnosis and correct care enhance the quality of life and help avoid complications related to gastroparesis.