How to Cook Flavorful Yet Digestible Food When You Have Gastroparesis
themighty.comGastroparesis is a chronic condition characterized by the inability of the stomach to fully empty. Symptoms can include nausea, upset stomach, bloating, gas, acid reflux, irregular blood sugar levels, and a constant sensation of fullness making it difficult for someone to eat a complete meal.
Long-term effects of gastroparesis can include unintended weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, dehydration, and the development of masses in the small intestines called bezoars, which are essentially little pockets of undigested food that cannot make their way through the digestive system.
While the cause of gastroparesis can be varied, the primary culprit is damage to the vagus nerve which is the longest nerve in the human body, responsible for the processing of food through your entire digestive tract.
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