When to Seek Treatment
The first step in caring for patients with gastroparesis is confirming the proper diagnosis. The symptoms, while usually milder, can be related to a variety of ailments so it’s important to rule out other potential causes before beginning treatment.
Warning signs of gastroparesis include:
- Nausea and/or vomiting occurring several times a day
- Nausea and/or vomiting episodes over 12 months or more
- Weight loss over the past year
- Excessive weight gain over the past year due to improper nutrition
- Supplemental nutrition needed
- Repeated hospitalizations
- Inadequate relief of symptoms from medications
- Diminished quality of life
Gastroparesis Symptom Tracker - Use this log to record the severity and frequency of gastroparesis symptoms.
Gastroparesis Symptom Diary - Track the number of hours you experience nausea and vomiting each day.
Schedule a consultation.
Call 606.780.5500 to request a consultation with St. Claire HealthCare's Gastric Motility Clinic to see if Enterra Therapy for gastroparesis is right for you. No referral needed.
