Feeling unusually full after only a few bites or regularly experiencing nausea and bloating after meals can be more than an occasional digestive issue. When these symptoms continue, they may point to a problem with how efficiently the stomach moves food into the small intestine. One condition associated with these [...]
Feeling unusually full after only a few bites, experiencing nausea after meals, or noticing persistent upper-abdominal bloating may be more than an occasional digestive issue. When these symptoms happen repeatedly, they can sometimes point to a problem with how quickly the stomach empties. Gastroparesis can cause this pattern. Instead of [...]
Gastroparesis, a condition that slows down stomach emptying, affects about 5 million people in the US. Though relatively rare—impacting 10 in 100,000 men and 40 in 100,000 women—similar symptoms are much more common, affecting one in four adults. Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2025 is here, highlighting the importance of raising awareness. [...]
When we think of healthcare, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, there’s another group of dedicated professionals who play a critical role in patient care—Physician Assistants (PAs). Every year from October 6 to 12, we celebrate National Physician Assistant Week to recognize the invaluable contributions of PAs in [...]
Have you heard of gastroparesis? Although it may not be widely known, grasping this condition is essential for those experiencing ongoing digestive problems. Gastroparesis is a disorder that affects the normal movement of the stomach muscles. This means your stomach takes longer than usual to empty its contents into the [...]
