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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Madhu Sigdel M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Common risk factors associated with gastroparesis include: Viral infection, Cholecystectomy, Diabetes, Gastrectomy, Collagen vascular diseases, Neurological diseases, Use of medication that inhibits certain nerve signals (anticholinergic medication).

Risk Factors

Risk factors for gastroparesis include:

• Viral infection
• Cholecystectomy
• Diabetes
• Gastrectomy
• Collagen vascular diseases
• Neurological diseases
• Use of medication that inhibits certain nerve signals (anticholinergic medication)