{"product_id":"2940153883304","title":"Gastroparesis, (Delayed Gastric Emptying) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eGastroparesis is a medical disorder that decreases the ability of the stomach to empty its contents.\u003cbr\u003eIt does not involve an obstruction (blockage).\u003cbr\u003eThe spontaneous motility of the muscles in the stomach does not move normally.\u003cbr\u003eNormally, strong muscular contractions push food through the digestive tract.\u003cbr\u003eBut in gastroparesis, the stomach's movements work poorly or not at all.\u003cbr\u003eThis stops the stomach from emptying properly.\u003cbr\u003eGastroparesis can affect normal digestion, produce nausea and vomiting, and induce problems with blood sugar levels and nutrition.\u003cbr\u003eSome people form gastroparesis after surgery.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no cure for gastroparesis, but altered diet, along with medicines, can present some relief.\u003cbr\u003eGastroparesis is thought to be the result of a difficulty with the nerves and muscles regulating the emptying of the stomach.\u003cbr\u003eIf these nerves are injured, the muscles of the stomach may not function properly and the movement of food can slow down.\u003cbr\u003eA injured vagus nerve avoids the muscles in the stomach and intestine from functioning, preventing food from moving through the digestive system properly.\u003cbr\u003eRisk factors for gastroparesis are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Diabetes\u003cbr\u003e2. Gastrectomy (surgery to remove part of the stomach)\u003cbr\u003e3. Systemic sclerosis\u003cbr\u003e4. Use of medicine that blocks certain nerve signals (anticholinergic medicine)\u003cbr\u003eBut in many patients, gastroparesis is thought to be produced by injury to a nerve that regulates the stomach muscles (vagus nerve).\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes is one of the most frequent causes for gastroparesis.\u003cbr\u003eOther causes are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Infections,\u003cbr\u003e2. Endocrine disorders like hypothyroidism,\u003cbr\u003eThere are many symptoms of gastroparesis, such as:\u003cbr\u003e1. Vomiting undigested food\u003cbr\u003e2. Nausea\u003cbr\u003e3. A feeling of fullness after eating just a few bites\u003cbr\u003e4. Abdominal bloating\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Gastric emptying study - most essential test\u003cbr\u003eThis test affects eating a light meal\u003cbr\u003eA scanner that identifies the movement of the radioactive material is positioned over the abdomen to regulate the rate at which food exits the stomach\u003cbr\u003e2. Gastroduodenal manometry evaluates the action of the smooth muscle of the stomach and small intestine in contracting and relaxing\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Diet changes to soft food\u003cbr\u003eIf liquids are easier for the patient to swallow, make an effort to provide soups and pureed foods\u003cbr\u003eDrink water throughout each meal\u003cbr\u003e2. Exercise after eating\u003cbr\u003e3. Feeding tube.\u003cbr\u003eA transient feeding tube called a nasojejunal tube may be given to the patient first, which is placed through the nose to pass nutrients directly into their small intestine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Gastroparesis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Peptic Ulcer\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Indigestion\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170396389616,"sku":"2940153883304","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153883304_p0.jpg?v=1764100824","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153883304","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}