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  2. Gastroparesis - Wikipedia

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    Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.

  3. Gastroparesis: The causes, symptoms, and treatments for ... - AOL

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    Gastroparesis and anorexia nervosa are two distinct illnesses, however, there is evidence of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal motility issues resulting from anorexia nervosa. Researchers suspect ...

  4. Stomach disease - Wikipedia

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    Stomach diseases include gastritis, gastroparesis, Crohn's disease and various cancers. [1] The stomach is an important organ in the body. It plays a vital role in digestion of foods, releases various enzymes and also protects the lower intestine from harmful organisms. The stomach connects to the esophagus above and to the small intestine below.

  5. Paresis - Wikipedia

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    Gastroparesis – impaired stomach emptying; A form of ophthalmoplegia; Spastic paresis – exaggerated tendon reflexes and muscle hypertonia [3]; In the past, the term was most commonly used to refer to "general paresis", which was a symptom of untreated syphilis. [1]

  6. Gastric outlet obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a medical condition where there is an obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach. Individuals with gastric outlet obstruction will often have recurrent vomiting of food that has accumulated in the stomach, but which cannot pass into the small intestine due to the obstruction ...

  7. If You Notice This One Thing While You're Eating, Talk to ...

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    However, ongoing dysphagia can be a serious medical condition. Dysphagia can happen at any age, with about 1 in 25 U.S. adults experiencing it every year, Dr. Abu-Ghanem says. It’s more common ...

  8. Rumination syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Gastroparesis is another common misdiagnosis. [2] Like rumination syndrome, patients with gastroparesis often bring up food following the ingestion of a meal. Unlike rumination, gastroparesis causes vomiting (in contrast to regurgitation) of food, which is not being digested further, from the stomach. This vomiting occurs several hours after a ...

  9. The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs

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    Your move: Seek medical attention right away. Sagging Skin “Ozempic face” may sound scary, but sagging cheeks, deep wrinkles, and a lax jawline can happen with any rapid weight loss, says ...