List and discuss the primary factors that may lead to the diagnosis of gastroparesis
What will be an ideal response?
• Gastric emptying involves complex communication (as discussed in question #1) among hormones, muscles and the nervous system. An abnormality in any one of these systems can contribute to gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is commonly seen with autonomic nerve damage related to diabetes or as a post-surgical complication. Other cases of gastroparesis are designated as idiopathic.
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