Abstract:The most common cause of a gastroparesis is idiopathic and diabetes mellitus. Symptoms of the gastroparesis typically consist of nausea and/or vomiting, occurring in 74% and 53% of all patients respec...The most common cause of a gastroparesis is idiopathic and diabetes mellitus. Symptoms of the gastroparesis typically consist of nausea and/or vomiting, occurring in 74% and 53% of all patients respectively; additional symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, early satiety, postprandial fullness and weight loss. The gastroparesis is not only varied in its aetiology but also in severity. Nutritional intake can be significantly compromised, resulting in weight loss, vitamin and mineral loss and dehydration, necessitating hospitalisation in severe cases. Gastroparesis is classified by severity according to Gastroparesis Cardinal Index Score which takes into account all the aforementioned factors and is a useful tool to guide treatment options. Although there are many different modalities for diagnosing gastroparesis, food residue seen on gastroscopy despite a 12-h fast may be an important clue. Treatment strategies in the gastroparesis aim to improve symptoms and reduce nutritional impairment, ideally by improving gastric emptying.Read More
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-06-27
Language: en
Type: other
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