Delayed gastric emptying

Sera

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Joined : Apr 2011

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Posted 5/9/2011 11:34 AM (GMT 0)

Been back on simple solid food for about a week and have been feeling okay, but unfortunately ended up spending all of yesterday vomiting (plus a few unexpected losses of bowel control - oops). Vomiting's not that much of a concern in and of itself, but I noticed that I was initially vomiting up undigested rice and carrot that I'd eaten over 16 hours ago which surprised me. My pain hasn't been terribly acute so I'm guessing it's not narrowing/obstruction, but is such delayed digestion and gastric emptying a cause for concern?

Zanne

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Posted 5/9/2011 11:55 AM (GMT 0)

I have had it happen to me a couple of times. I would mention it to your doctor at your next appointment or if this episode continues. It was never a huge deal, but it was part of the total picture of what was going on. Of course if it is happening all the time, then that is another matter, but still should be brought to your doctors attention

Dagger

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Posts : 1522

Posted 5/9/2011 11:39 PM (GMT 0)

I suggest you mention it to your doctor during your next visit. If it happens again, you should probably call. You might just have a stomach virus right now (it's going around at my work, yuck.)

I had a study that showed I have delayed gastric emptying. It's not severe enough for treatment with medication, I just watch what I eat. The docs did a few tests to make sure it wasn't a big deal. If you feel full for hours after you eat or if you feel like you are still burping up breakfast at bedtime, you might need a gastric emptying study.

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