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What Are The Symptoms Of Gastroparesis?

i had a spinal a week ago for a total knee. i am not able to eat since then it feels like i have gastroparesis. if i force the smallest amount of food i get nauseous. i am not on any drugs that would slow things down. what do you think is causing this?
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

As you are having stomach issues like not being able to eat and getting nauseous, it could be due to 2 main reasons:

- possible side effect of spinal anesthesia (prolonged) causing gastroparesis: neurologist to consult further to determine the right cause

- stomach hyperacidity due to drugs using during operation and after surgery (usually they are narcotics and have such side effects).

I advise to :
- discuss further with neurologist to rule out gastroparesis (although it is a rare side effect).
- have frequent meals in small portions
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- take antacids to regulate stomach hyperacidity

Wish fast recovery.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Gastroparesis?

Hi, I understand your concern. As you are having stomach issues like not being able to eat and getting nauseous, it could be due to 2 main reasons: - possible side effect of spinal anesthesia (prolonged) causing gastroparesis: neurologist to consult further to determine the right cause - stomach hyperacidity due to drugs using during operation and after surgery (usually they are narcotics and have such side effects). I advise to : - discuss further with neurologist to rule out gastroparesis (although it is a rare side effect). - have frequent meals in small portions - take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora - take antacids to regulate stomach hyperacidity Wish fast recovery.