Gastroparesis, often referred to as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder affecting the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. As per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “Gastroparesis is not common. Out of 100,000 people, about 10 men and 40 women have gastroparesis”. Various studies have demonstrated a gender bias for Gastroparesis; women are found to be more affected as compared to men.
It is observed that in the United States, the symptoms similar to that of gastroparesis occur in about 1 out of 4 adults. The risk factors for Gastroparesis includes diabetes, medication side effects, prior surgery (of ...