What Is Gastroparesis?
4. Complications from Gastroparesis
Complications from gastroparesis are not uncommon. For people who have diabetes, controlling blood sugar becomes particularly difficult, as levels tend to spike when the food finally moves into the intestines. Dehydration is another concern due to the inability to keep liquids down.
When your body is unable to properly digest food, getting enough nutrients is a challenge. As a result, gastroparesis can lead to malnutrition. Food that sits in your stomach too long can also harden into what is known as a bezoar, which further inhibits the passage of food into the small intestines. Furthermore, bacterial infections can arise from the fermentation of undigested food.
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