Epidemiology and Natural History of Gastroparesis

Diabetic Neuropathy: A Position Statement by the American Diabetes Association

“…The prevalence data on gastroparesis are limited, as most reports were from selected case series rather than larger populations, and there was inconsistency in the outcome measures used (177). In the only community-based study, the cumulative incidence of gastroparesis over 10 years was higher in type 1 diabetes (5%) than in type 2 diabetes (1%) and in control subjects (1%) (178).…”

Depleted interstitial cells of Cajal and fibrosis in the pylorus: Novel features of gastroparesis

“…Gastroparetic patients experience a spectrum of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety, postprandial fullness, and bloating. Patients may also complain of abdominal pain and epigastric discomfort and have decreased overall survival and impaired quality of life …”

The effect of levosulpiride on in vitro motor patterns in the human gastric fundus, antrum, and jejunum

“…There is considerable overlap between the symptoms of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis. In contrast, gastroparesis is less frequent (with an estimated incidence of 1–5%) but with more severe motility abnormalities and greatly delayed gastric emptying causing bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting …”