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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.
A gastric emptying study is a nuclear medicine study which provides an assessment of the stomach's ability to empty.It may be used if there are complications after gastric surgery, for gastric reflux, or suspected gastroparesis amongst other indications. [1]
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.
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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]
Dysautonomia, autonomic failure, or autonomic dysfunction is a condition in which the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly. This may affect the functioning of the heart, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, pupils, and blood vessels.
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Gastric electrical stimulation, also known as implantable gastric stimulation, is the use of specific devices to provide electrical stimulation to the stomach to try to bring about weight loss in those who are overweight or improve gastroparesis. [1] [2]