GASTROENTEROLOGY?

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that deals

with the disorders of digestive system
 GASTROENTEROLOGIC DISEASES

Oral disease
Oesophageal disease
Gastric disease
Intestinal disease
Accessory digestive

gland disease
SYMPTOMS OF GASTROPARESIS
Heartburn
Pain in the
upper abdomen
Nausea
Vomiting of
undigested food
Diarrhoea
Feeling of fullness
Weight loss
Abdominal bloating
Erratic blood sugar
levels
CAUSES OF GASTROPARESIS
 Stomach surgery
 Viral infection
 Diabetes
 Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia
 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
 Nervous system disorders
DIET FOR GASTROPARESIS
 Eating six small meals daily, rather than three large
meals
 Avoid high-fiber foods
 Eliminating high-fat

foods from your diet

 avoid adding fat such as

butter, margarine,
mayonnaise, and oils
 Chewing foods well
 Choosing puddings