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Clinical Presentations of Gastroparesis

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Gastroparesis

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Abstract

Gastroparesis is a very heterogeneous syndrome. Patients may present with predominant nausea and vomiting resulting in weight loss, dehydration, and frequent hospitalizations. Some may have symptoms consistent with functional dyspepsia while others may have heartburn and effortless regurgitation suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease. In addition to the upper gastrointestinal symptoms, psychological symptoms may need to be considered. In this chapter, the many facets of the clinical presentation of gastroparesis are presented.

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA

    Shilpa C. Reddy DO (Gastroenterology Fellow and Professor of Medicine)

  2. Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, University of Indiana, School of Medicine, 1050 Wishard Blvd., Suite 4100, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA

    John M. Wo MD (Professor of Medicine)

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Reddy, S.C., Wo, J.M. (2012). Clinical Presentations of Gastroparesis. In: Parkman, H., McCallum, R. (eds) Gastroparesis. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-552-1_3

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