Abstract

Gastroparesis, or delayed gastric emptying, has many origins. The clinical presentation may wax and wane depending on the underlying etiology. However, once a patient develops protracted nausea and vomiting, providing adequate nutrition, hydration and access to therapeutics such as prokinetics and antiemetics can present a unique challenge to clinicians. This article provides suggested guidelines to assess the nutritional status of patients with gastroparesis and strategies to treat the nutritional issues that arise in this patient population.