What Is Gastroparesis?
10. Experimental Treatments for Gastroparesis
A few experimental treatments are being tested to treat gastroparesis. One of these is a class of medications that bind to serotonin receptors, commonly used to treat depression and migraines. They have also been used successfully to treat other conditions that involve reduced muscle use and show promise for those with gastroparesis.
Another treatment being investigated is the use of ghrelin agonists. These medications have the potential to increase how quickly the stomach empties and how fast food moves through the small intestines. Another class of medications is being tested for improving the digestion of fatty foods.
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