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Expert Care for Delayed Stomach Emptying, Nausea, and Fullness
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties too slowly, even though there is no blockage. Food stays in the stomach longer than it should, causing nausea, fullness, and other uncomfortable symptoms.
The most common causes are diabetes, where nerve damage affects the stomach muscles, and prior surgery. It can also follow a viral illness or occur without a clear cause. Certain medications can slow stomach emptying as well.
Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting (sometimes of undigested food), feeling full quickly, bloating, upper abdominal pain, and poor appetite. Warning signs that need prompt care include persistent vomiting, dehydration, unstable blood sugars, or significant weight loss.
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of symptoms, diet, medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors. Diagnostic evaluation may include:
Comprehensive Medical History
Understanding symptom patterns often provides valuable clues.
Blood Testing
Laboratory studies may help identify:
H. pylori Testing
Testing may be recommended when stomach-related symptoms are present.
SIBO Breath Testing
Used to evaluate bacterial overgrowth within the small intestine.
Colonoscopy
May be recommended depending on age, symptoms, family history, and risk factors.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Can help evaluate reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and upper digestive tract disorders.
Dr. Saranya Addepally is a board-certified gastroenterologist with six years of clinical experience, treating a broad range of digestive and liver conditions. She is especially passionate about women’s GI health—areas where patients often feel overlooked or hesitant to seek care.
Her medical journey began in India, where she completed her training before moving to the United States to pursue advanced education in medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Arkansas.
After several years in practice, she relocated to Houston to continue serving patients in the community. Following two years with a local group, she established her own practice, grounded in the principles and core values she believes are essential to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.
Gastroparesis is delayed stomach emptying without a blockage. Food stays in the stomach too long, causing nausea, fullness, and other symptoms.
The most common cause is diabetes-related nerve damage. Other causes include prior surgery, viral illness, certain medications, or no clear cause.
A gastric emptying study, which tracks how fast a meal leaves the stomach, is the main test, along with an endoscopy to rule out a blockage.
Small, frequent, low-fat, low-fiber meals are usually easier to digest. Liquids and softer foods can also help during flares.
It is usually managed rather than cured, though it can improve when the underlying cause, such as blood sugar, is treated.
Seek care for uncontrolled vomiting, dehydration, or blood sugars that are very hard to control.
Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and helping the stomach empty better. After confirming the diagnosis with a gastric emptying study, your gastroenterologist builds a plan that may include:
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, we provide:
There is no single “quick fix” for gastroparesis, but symptoms can be well managed. See a gastroenterologist for ongoing nausea, vomiting, or early fullness, and seek care for dehydration. At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic we focus on practical, day-to-day relief. To manage gastroparesis:
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