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"The term gastroparesis implies weakness of the stomach. Following a meal, the stomach starts a slow process of grinding the food so that only very small pieces pass into the small intestine, to be absorbed. This process may take a few hours to complete, depending on the size of the meal and the type of food. It requires a fine coordination between the muscle of the stomach, nerves and hormones. When any of these factors are impaired, the food takes a while to empty, resulting in nausea, vomiting and weight loss."

Gastroparesis - This tough looking word, pronounced gas-tro-par-EES-is, is simple enough in its meaning. Gastro means stomach. Paresis means weakness. Gastroparesis is a weak stomach. This condition is very common. It can be the cause of a number of abdominal complaints. It is usually not a serious problem and there are effective treatments available.

Yahoo! Groups: Gastroparesis - This is a support group for people who are suffering from gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) or who know of someone suffering from it, whether it is idiopathic, post-surgical, diabetic, or from another cause.

MedicineNet.com - Gastroparesis - Site includes: What is gastroparesis? What causes gastroparesis? What are the symptoms of gastroparesis? How is gastroparesis diagnosed? How is gastroparesis treated?

Delayed stomach emptying (Gastroparesis) - Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Gastroparesis happens when nerves to the stomach are damaged or stop working.

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