Signs Of Digestive Tract Paralysis (Gastroparesis)

Poor Appetite And Weight Loss

Individuals who experience severe symptoms of gastroparesis may avoid eating to try and reduce discomfort. A poor appetite and weight loss often go together and may eventually progress to malnutrition. Those experiencing these symptoms should talk to their doctor promptly to avoid more serious complications. Drinking more water and taking a multivitamin may help prevent dehydration and severe nutrient deficiencies. However, patients who are unable to improve their appetite and get sufficient calories may require a feeding tube, which allows them to get proper nutrition without the need for eating solid food. Before this is tried, doctors may prescribe a liquid diet to see if this is helpful before putting patients through the insertion process for a tube.

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