Maya Devi Maya Devi Asked 7 months ago

Does gastroparesis cause weight loss?

Struggling with unexplained weight loss for the past few months, along with a lot of nausea and feeling full quickly. My doctor mentioned gastroparesis as a possibility. Is it common for people with gastroparesis to experience significant weight loss?

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Please do not ignore this symptom. I once kept losing weight thinking it was just a normal stomach issue, and it turned out to be a major gut motility problem that took months to cure. If you are experiencing weight loss and constant fullness, please consult a gastroenterologist immediately.

Nikhil Kapoor Nikhil Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I can only share what happened to me when my stomach emptying was delayed. I lost almost 8 kgs in two months because I felt full after just two bites of food and had constant nausea. It is a very difficult thing to manage, so please talk to a specialist about it.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I am also experiencing something similar where I feel too full to eat and am losing weight. Does this condition also cause a lot of bloating and acid reflux? If anyone has found a good diet plan that helps with this, please do share.

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Madhavan Pillai Madhavan Pillai Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

When the stomach muscles are weak, food is not digested properly, which naturally leads to weight loss. Gentle yoga practices like Vajrasana and deep abdominal breathing have helped me soothe my digestion. However, medical supervision is absolutely necessary for managing such conditions safely.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Pet thik se saaf nahi hota aur bhookh nahi lagti, toh vajan toh girega hi bhaiya. You must show a good doctor in a big town who can check your stomach. Eat simple khichdi and thin buttermilk, but please do not ignore the weight loss.

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Harmeet Kaur Harmeet Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I always try home remedies like drinking warm ginger water or eating small, pureed meals first when my digestion is slow. But if you are losing weight rapidly, it is a serious sign of nutritional deficiency. Please get a proper medical checkup instead of trying to fix it at home.

Seema Alva Seema Alva Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My son went through a phase where his stomach was not clearing properly, and he lost so much weight that his school uniforms became loose. We had to give him small liquid meals every three hours as advised by his pediatrician. Please consult a specialist to get a customized diet plan for this.

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