Aug 30, 2021 | Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a rare condition in which the stomach fails to work properly. It’s responsible for moving food through the upper digestive tract using strong contractions. When you suffer from gastroparesis, the stomach isn’t able to move contents into the small...
Aug 22, 2021 | Gastroparesis
There is no cure for gastroparesis. If you have been diagnosed with it, you may feel overwhelmed. The digestive disorder slows the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine. This can make you uncomfortable and leave you dealing with pain and bloating....
Aug 10, 2021 | Gastroparesis
The stomach normally contracts about three times each minute. But for those who suffer from gastroparesis, contractions are much slower and less frequent. Most people’s stomach completely empties between 90 minutes and two hours after meals. When food is not digested...
Aug 2, 2021 | Gastroparesis
According to the U.S. National Wealth Observances calendar, August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. The goal is to help educate patients and their families, so they better understand the diagnosis and condition. Gastroparesis is not a common condition with only...
