Gastroparesis is more commonly referred to as stomach paralysis. One of the most common causes of this is diabetes. Diabetic gastroparesis can be one of the toughest conditions for a diabetic to experience. Its complicated to diagnose, often being mistaken for something such as GERD.
When someone has this condition, the muscles that move food lower into the digestive system stop working the way they’re supposed to. This causes the inability of food to be digested normally and in turn stews in the stomach. This can lead to several different symptoms, such as: vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, early fullness and even foul breath.
Not everyone will experience all of the symptoms together. The onset of symptoms can vary as well, being mild or severe. It is not uncommon for people to only experience vomiting a couple of times in a month while others experience it weekly or even daily as an example.
Treatment for gastroparesis isn’t quite straight forward. Symptoms typically get treated by the individual symptom. It is not uncommon for patients to be prescribed different medications for nausea and vomiting or proton pump inhibitors to help the symptoms associated with acid reflux. In addition, patients may need to undergo diagnostic testing for stomach emptying conditions or even an upper endoscopy.
Not having your symptoms checked thoroughly can lead to prolonged periods of symptoms untreated and un-diagnosed.
Om Research is pleased to be participating in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis with or without nausea and vomiting symptoms. Please contact us to see if you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. 661-388-2239.
