aetiology

Last reviewed 05/2021

Aetiology:

• aetiology of gastroparesis is diverse
  • approximately one third of cases, gastroparesis is related to the presence of diabetes mellitus type I or II
  • one third of cases are related to a variety of causes induding
    • post-surgical conditions, neurological disorders, metabolic and systemic disorders (SLE, systemic sclerosis, amyloidosis, hypothyroidism, HIV) and inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
  • remaining one third of cases is of unknown cause, i.e. idiopathic

Reference:

• Waseem S, Moshiree B, Draganov PV. Gastroparesis: current diagnostic challenges and management considerationsWorld J Gastroenterol. 2009 Jan 7;15(1):25-37
• Haans JJ, Masclee AA.The diagnosis and management of gastroparesis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Dec;26 Suppl 2:37-46.