Gastroparesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is gastroperesis?
A
Delayed gastric emptying but no physical obstruction
2
Q
Who gets it/causes?
A
Idiopathic Diabetes mellitus cannabis Medication (opiates/anticholinergics) Systemic disease (systemic sclerosis)
3
Q
How does gastroparesis present?
A
Feeling of fullness Nausea Vomiting Wt loss Upper abdominal pain
4
Q
How is gastroparesis diagnosed?
A
Gastric emptying studies
5
Q
How is gastroparesis treated?
A
Removal of precipitating factors (drugs) Liquid/sloppy diet Eat little and often Promotility agents Gastric pacemaker Anti-emetic Pro-kinetic agent (Domperidone/metaclopramide)
