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High-Definition 1080p Duration 54 minutes Gastric electrical stimulation He delivers a presentation that explores the challenges and solutions of managing gastroparesis, both from a doctor and a patient perspective. Therefore, liquid medications are often more effective than pills or capsules as the majority of gastroparesis patients have less of a problem emptying liquids.Ī/Professor Hebbard serves as the Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

This can be a problem in patients with delayed emptying of solids foods as well as pills and capsules. Most drugs must be emptied from the stomach and absorbed in the small intestine. The administration of oral drugs should be done before a meal, since the goal of treatment is to stimulate muscular contractions during and immediately after a meal. Some gastroparesis sufferers may benefit from prokinetic agents, which enhance the muscular contractions of the stomach and help move food along. Antiemetics are drugs used to relieve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. MedicationsĪntimetics and prokinetics are the two main types of medications that can reduce the symptoms of gastroparesis. Therefore, it is important to lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes to near normal levels with diet and medications. High levels of blood glucose have been associated with delayed gastric emptying. In people who have diabetic gastroparesis, controlling the underlying condition is an important part of their treatment. High-Definition 1080p Duration 32 minutes Diabetes Jessica presents a broad all-encompassing talk on the management of nutritional needs in gastroparesis patients. Her personal interest lies in gastroparesis having not only conducted extensive research into dietary therapy for patients with gastroparesis,īut also through her private dietetic practice where she works with patients at all stages of gastroparesis. She specialises in patient care associated with gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. Jessica Peters is a dietitian based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. To aid digestion, most meals should be taken early in the day and avoid lying down for a few hours afterwards, since when lying the assistance of gravity on gastric emptying is lost. Generally, soft foods and liquids can be digested more easily as in gastroparesis the emptying of liquids often is less severely affected than the emptying of solids. To help with digestion food should be chewed well since the grinding action of the stomach is reduced. Foods high in fat or fiber (for example, raw fruit and vegetables) empty slower in the stomach and should be avoided.

To facilitate faster stomach emptying, smaller, more frequent portions of food are recommended. Dietary modificationsĭietary changes are one of the primary treatments for gastroparesis. While gastroparesis cannot be cured, the goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms, control the underlying conditions that may be aggravating gastroparesis, or stimulate muscle activity in the stomach so that food is properly emptied from the stomach.

Treatment of gastroparesis includes diet, medication, and devise or procedures that facilitate emptying of the stomach.