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Delayed Stomach Emptying

Delayed gastric emptying is also known as gastroparesis. It is the condition in which there is a slow movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. The most common cause for this condition is diabetes.

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My stomach is empty, I have a bitter taste in my mouth, and I have been sleepy all day. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a bitter taste in my throat, have felt drowsy all day, and my stomach is empty yet am not willing to eat anything. Please assist me, doctor.  Read Full »


Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A bitter taste in the mouth or throat may be caused by stomach acid reflux or upward movement of this acid. If you have it on a regular basis, you may have chest discomfort (heartburn), hiccups or eructation, pain in ...  Read Full »

How do I stop my stomach from being gassy and gurgling?

Query: Hello doctor, I drank soda with chips last night, and now I am suffering from acid reflux and bloating, burping, and having stomach fullness. I vomited twice since last night. Despite using the comfort room four times today, I feel the food I ate last night is not fully digested, and my stomach sti...  Read Full »


Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your problem. It seems you have a sensitive tummy. Do take care to have food at regular intervals from now on. Do not skip your food. Avoid food from outside, spicy food, and root vegetables. Since you have lost toileting, you might have a mild infe...  Read Full »

Will gastroparesis cause loose and solid stool at the same time?

Query: Hi doctor, What are bowel movements in someone with gastroparesis? I went for a gastro emptying X-ray yesterday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. I had to eat a pancake, but my stomach was not completely emptied. Is this a cause for concern that I may have the disease? And what are bowel movements like ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, bowel movements remain normal in gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is delayed gastric emptying time (different from bowel movement). Symptoms associated with it include: 1) Feeling full with a reduced amount of food. 2) Abdominal bloating, belching. 3) Heartb...  Read Full »

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