Gastroparesis can improve with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. There may be an improvement of 70% or more after 2 months of treatment.
Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach doesn’t empty properly, leading to delayed gastric emptying. Essentially, the stomach muscles don’t contract normally, preventing food from moving to the small intestine at the usual pace. This can cause a range of digestive issues and discomfort.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
What happens in gastroparesis?
- Delayed gastric emptying:
The main issue is that food stays in the stomach longer than it should.
- Disrupted muscle contractions:
The stomach muscles, which normally contract to push food through the digestive tract, don’t function correctly.
- Various causes:
While the exact cause isn’t always known, gastroparesis can be linked to diabetes, certain medications, and even viral infections.
- Symptoms:
Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, feeling full quickly, bloating, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
- Possible recovery, a restoration of function
While gastroparesis is typically regarded as a chronic condition, many individuals have experienced symptom relief and functional improvement through East Asian medicine.
