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Pronounced gas-tro-par-EES-is. Gastro means stomach. Paresis means weakness. Gastroparesis is a weak stomach. Diabetes is the most commonly known cause.

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Gastroparesis
Pronounced gas-tro-par-EES-is. Gastro means stomach. Paresis means weakness. Gastroparesis is a weak stomach. Diabetes is the most commonly known cause. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Gastroparesis
Frequently asked questions about this condition that is usually caused by long-standing diabetes.

Gastroparesis and Diabetes
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Heartburn is one of the symptoms.

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