Gastroparesis

Treatment

Gastroparesis is complicated to treat, especially for people who have diabetes or take pain medications that slow stomach emptying. At Mayo Clinic, a team of specialists works closely with you to find treatments that help control symptoms and improve your overall health and well-being.

For severe gastroparesis, Mayo Clinic doctors may recommend nutritional support using a tube placed directly into the small intestine (enteral nutrition) or a catheter inserted into a vein (parenteral nutrition).

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