Symptoms

Symptoms of Gastroparesis

Symptoms of gastroparesis may vary from one patient to the next, or may come and go in mild cases. Symptoms may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting (as often as every day)
• Feeling full after eating a small amount
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Difficulty managing blood sugar levels (in diabetics)

In some cases, delayed digestion can lead to these complications:

• Excessive bacteria in the stomach
• Bezoars, or solid masses of old food, that can cause vomiting, pain and blockages that prevent food from entering the intestine
• Dehydration from frequent vomiting