Gastroparesis

📋Overview

This disorder involves impaired gastric motility, which results in the slow movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine. It is typically identified when the stomach takes too long to empty its contents despite there being no mechanical obstruction present.

The condition often stems from damage to the nerves or muscles that control stomach contractions. When these neurological pathways or muscular functions are compromised, the stomach cannot properly grind food or propel it forward into the digestive tract.