Dietary Modifications For Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis, often referred to as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder affecting the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

As per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Gastroparesis is not common. Out of 100,000 people, about 10 men and 40 women have gastroparesis”. Various studies have demonstrated a gender bias for Gastroparesis; women are found to be more affected as compared to men.

As of now, there is no cure for gastroparesis, and it remains a long term irreversible condition. Dietary modification is first-line therapy for gastroparesis; it helps in maintaining nutrition, fluid content, electrolyte in the body and improving symptoms. Some of the effective dietary practices which are helpful in managing gastroparesis includes small meals with increased frequency, chewing food thoroughly, avoiding excess fibrous food items, consuming well cooked fruits and vegetables, taking multivitamins, reducing excess fat intake and many others.

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