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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Gastroparesis classification

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Gastroparesis may be classified according to etiology into 4 subtypes/groups which include idiopathic gastroparesis, diabetic gastroparesis, post-surgical gastroparesis and gastroparesis due to other causes. It may also be classified into 3 subtypes based on the presenting symptoms, which include vomiting-predominant, regurgitation-predominant, and dyspepsia– predominant gastoparesis.

Classification

Classification

Classification based on etiology

Gastroparesis may be classified based on etiology of the disease into 4 subtypes/groups, which include:[1]

Classification based on symptoms

Gastroparesis may be classified into 3 subtypes based on the presenting symptoms:[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Camilleri M, Parkman HP, Shafi MA, Abell TL, Gerson L, American College of Gastroenterology (2013). “Clinical guideline: management of gastroparesis”. Am J Gastroenterol. 108 (1): 18–37, quiz 38. doi:10.1038/ajg.2012.373. PMC 3722580. PMID 23147521.
  2. ↑ Harrell SP, Studts JL, Dryden GW, Eversmann J, Cai L, Wo JM (2008). “A novel classification scheme for gastroparesis based on predominant-symptom presentation”. J Clin Gastroenterol. 42 (5): 455–9. doi:10.1097/MCG.0b013e31815ed084. PMID 18344894.

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