BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 7

Gastroparesis Awareness Month in August

Summary: Awareness about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of gastroparesis is critical as early diagnosis makes treatment easier.Every year, the month of August is observed as "Gastroparesis Awareness Month" in the United States.  Also known as "stomach paralysis," gastroparesis affects the normal working of muscles (motility) of the stomach and delays or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Mild gastroparesis can be easily managed, but if the condition becomes chronic, it could lead to life threatening complications.Sponsored by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), Gastroparesis Awareness...

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