New Guidelines for Evaluating and Managing Gastroparesis

The American Gastroenterological Association has new recommendations about first-line therapy, although the evidence underlying all recommendations is of low certainty.

Sponsoring Organization: American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Background

Gastroparesis is characterized by nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and other symptoms associated with delayed gastric emptying. Diagnosing and treating this condition can be challenging as symptoms overlap with other gastrointestinal disorders, and we have few well-established remedies. To guide clinicians, the AGA has issued updated recommendations for managing gastroparesis.

Key Recommendations

In evaluating a patient with suspected gastroparesis, rule out mechanical obstruction with endoscopy, then order a 4-hour gastric emptying study. Avoid 2-hour studies, which are less accurate.
For all patients, review medications for possible adverse effects on gastrointe…

Reviewing Author

Molly S. Brett, MD

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose

Molly S. Brett, MD

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose

New Guidelines for Evaluating and Managing Gastroparesis

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Background

Key Recommendations

Reviewing Author