Gastroparesis

Definition

Delayed gastric emptying bad enough to cause nausea, vomiting, early fullness and abdominal pain. GLP-1s slow emptying by design — useful for appetite, unpleasant when it tips over, and most likely to tip when the dose is escalated fast.

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Other terms under concept

• Sarcopenia
• Bone mineral density (BMD)
• Dumping syndrome
• Intertrigo

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