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Gastroparesis
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Linked signs and symptoms
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Linked drugs / medications
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Treatments, therapies and supportive options
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Surgery
9Endoscopic procedures
1Medical therapy
11- DrainageWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Endoscopic Pyloric Botulinum Toxin InjectionWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Enteral NutritionWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- GastrectomyWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES)Weakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- GastrostomyWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- JejunostomyWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Kidney TransplantWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Pancreas TransplantationWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- Parenteral NutritionWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
- PyloroplastyWeakly in Favour(Low Evidence)
Lifestyle changes
8Counselling and support
2Alternative and complementary therapies
1Alternative therapies
1Linked diagnostic tests and investigations
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Biological and test markers
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Introduction / full article
Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis
Muscle contractions in the stomach help the digestive tract to function properly. Gastroparesis is the condition when these contractions are not strong enough to help in the digestion of food. This may cause indigestion, nausea, nutrition deficiency, and vomiting. There is no treatment for gastroparesis. However, a change in food choice may lessen its effects. Symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, abdominal bloating, gastroesophageal reflux, weight loss, and lack of appetite. One of the common causes of gastroparesis is diabetes. The high sugar level in the blood is linked to the damage of the vagus nerve, which controls the contractions in the stomach.
Efficacy of Alternative and Other Treatments According to GRADE* Ranking:
Acupuncture [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]:
Please note, this management does NOT treat the condition itself. It is proposed only as a weak supportive symptomatic support, and even then, has insufficient evidence to back up this claim at present.
Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies show that acupuncture may be able to help treat those with gastroparesis. More studies are needed)
Grade of Evidence: Low quality of evidence
* www.gradeworkinggroup.org
Summary Reference
Treatments:
1. Waseem S, Moshiree B, Draganov PV. Gastroparesis: current diagnostic challenges and management considerations. World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Jan 7;15(1):25-37.
2. Patrick A, Epstein O. Review article: gastroparesis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 May;27(9):724-40.
3. Parkman HP, Hasler WL, Fisher RS, American Gastroenterological Association. American Gastroenterological Association technical review on the diagnosis and treatment of gastroparesis. Gastroenterology. 2004 Nov;127(5):1592-622.
4. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01643577
5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25689986
6. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/13/311