Gastroparesis
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When the emptying of the stomach becomes slow and persistent digestive discomfort appears, it is best to seek medical care to study what is happening. Gastroparesis is exactly that: a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents into the intestine, without any obstruction to explain it.
Common symptoms:
- a feeling of getting full quickly when eating
- nausea and, at times, vomiting
- bloating and discomfort in the upper abdomen
Common causes: it can be associated with diabetes, certain surgeries, or other conditions that affect the nerves of the digestive tract; in some cases no clear cause is identified.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the one to study it, with support from the internist or, in children, the pediatrician. If digestive symptoms persist, evaluating your situation with a professional is the safest path.
Data on 347 doctors who treat gastroparesis
Which specialist treats gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who can order specialized tests to confirm the diagnosis. An internist can provide general follow-up, and in complex cases a general surgeon or an endoscopy specialist may be involved. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gastroparesis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is gastroparesis?
When the emptying of the stomach becomes slow and persistent digestive discomfort appears, it is best to seek medical care to study what is happening. Gastroparesis is exactly that: a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents into the intestine, without any obstruction to ex...
Which doctor treats gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, who can order specialized tests to confirm the diagnosis. An internist can provide general follow-up, and in complex cases a general surgeon or an endoscopy specialist may be involved. Find these specialists.