[An update on gastroparesis in 2024]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Digestive Physiology

Background:

• Gastroparesis presents with upper digestive symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
• It is characterized by delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction.
• This condition significantly affects patient quality of life, nutrition, and survival rates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize the clinical features and management of gastroparesis.
• To highlight the connection between gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on gastroparesis and related conditions.
• Analysis of current management strategies.

Main Results:

• Gastroparesis is linked to a spectrum of gastric neuromuscular dysfunction.
• Functional dyspepsia, particularly postprandial distress syndrome, shares similarities.

Conclusions:

• Gastroparesis management is multifactorial.
• Interventions include lifestyle adjustments, pharmacotherapy (prokinetics, antiemetics, neuromodulators), and endoscopic options.