Gastroparesis

Exam Cram

• Gastroparesis is a disease of delayed stomach emptying, commonly amongst diabetics (type of autonomic neuropathy)

• Presentation: dysphagia, vomiting, abdominal pain

• Diagnosis: barium swallow- delayed gastric emptying

• Management: prokinetics- 1. metoclopramide, 2. domperidone

References and Resources

1. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gastroparesis#:~:text=Print%20All%20Sections-,Definition%20%26%20Facts,in%20the%20stomach%20or%20intestines.

Links

• Body system: Gastrointestinal Tract

• Specialty: gastroenterology, general surgery, endocrine & diabetes

Written in 2025