Gastroparesis in Arizona
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Gastroparesis is a condition that impacts the muscles in the stomach that help propel food through the digestive system. In a healthy individual, muscle contractions help move food out of the stomach but in an individual with gastroparesis, these muscle contractions are slowed or stopped completely. The exact cause of gastroparesis is at this time unknown, but several risk factors for the condition include viral infection, use of certain medications like narcotic pain relievers, underactive thyroid, diabetes, and previous GI tract surgery. The possible complications of gastroparesis are malnutrition, dehydration, bezoar (hardened food mass) formation, and erratic blood sugar changes. These conditions can be life-threatening when untreated. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with or suspects you may have gastroparesis, then it is vital that you locate a gastroenterologist to help treat and alleviate your condition as soon as possible. You can find a provider through Arizona Digestive Health. We have GI doctors that address gastroparesis in Phoenix, AZ.
What are the symptoms of gastroparesis?
Signs and symptoms of gastroparesis include the following:
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Unexplained weight loss
- A rapid feeling of fullness after eating very little
- Vomiting undigested food sometimes hours after eating
- Decreased appetite
- Acid reflux
Gastroparesis can lead to dangerous malnutrition and dehydration, and it is important that you seek care when you are aware of signs of a problem. You can find a gastroenterologist who can assist with gastroparesis in Phoenix, AZ. Please reach out to Arizona Digestive Health to request a consultation with our providers.
How is gastroparesis treated?
The ideal treatment for your gastroparesis will depend partially on the exact cause of the condition, the severity of symptoms, and your response to the treatments that are available. Some of the possible treatment solutions include:
- Lifestyle and diet modifications
- Medications to stimulate the muscles in the stomach
- Medications to control vomiting
- Installation of a feeding tube
- Parenteral nutrition (also called intravenous nutrition)
- Gastric electrical stimulation
Treatments are aimed at improving symptoms and overall quality of life. Your designated treatment path will depend on your specific condition. Contact a provider at Arizona Digestive Health and request a consultation to learn more about treatments available to you. Our providers include gastroenterologists with experience treating gastroparesis in Phoenix, AZ.
Managing gastroparesis with a GI specialist
If you have gastroparesis or suspect you may have gastroparesis, then managing your nutritional intake and your troubling symptoms may drastically reduce the overall quality of your life. A provider at Arizona Digestive Health can assist in creating a treatment path that may be beneficial to your overall wellness. As partners with the nation's leading physician-led network of gastroenterologists, we aim to provide patient-centric care that operates with leading research on innovative treatment paths. You can find an expert gastroenterologist through our location in Phoenix, AZ.
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I have been seeing Dr. Grade for over 5 years. I credit him with saving my life. I feel the review regarding calling for “2nd Opinion” as unfair and has nothing to do with Dr. Grade himself. He is part of a group, Arizona Digestive. Whomever answered the phone does not even work in the office where Grade resides. Perhaps they needed a referral? With that said, I gladly drive all the way to Queen Creek to see Grade. This review is about DR. GRADE. When he first started treating me, I had rapidly lost 40 lbs in one year, 50 total, with no effort. I was terrified. Dr. Grade approaches his patients as a “whole entity”, not just with his specialty in mind. He was Uber responsible; sending me to an oncologist, getting me into Mayo for specialized tests, ordering all the right tests, all the while LISTENING and believing me that I felt I had an autoimmune disease, not just Gastroparesis. Because of him, his willingness to support non-FDA approaches (Botox treatments on my stomach, writing a prescription for Motilium which I get overseas and HELPS my stomach to digest, getting me neuro, colonic, pelvic floor function tests, making sure I have a cardiologist, etc) he has literally “saved” me. I have my diagnoses, treatments, and can live with some quality of life. He CARES. And because of him,we have connected many dots as to what is going on with my body as a whole, and I ended up with Dysautonomia as well (which I would have never known had he not gotten me into Mayo for tests)—huge connection with Dysautonomia & gastro paralysis!! most doctors wouldn’t listen or work that hard to get answers. I’ve been able to avoid a feeding tube, and gain weight. Dr. Grade is, without hesitation the best doctor I have ever encountered. And that is saying a lot coming from someone who worked in the medical field with MANY doctors (me). He treats the patient, not just the symptom. He has been voted one of the best gastroenterologists in the COUNTRY. And, he deserves it. I’m LUCKY.
Dr. Mahajani is a very kind, educated caring doctor. He listens well to concerns you have and finds the best route to take to help. He is a very knowledgeable doctor. His staff is very friendly. I would highly recommend him.
GREAT customer service and friendly staff.
My Dr K has been very concerned about getting my Crohns under control so I am not in pain anymore. The whole staff at his office is very professional and nice.
Dr Labowitz has been my doctor for over 15 years! Colonoscopies and endoscopies aren’t fun, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable with any other doctor but her. I recommended her to my daughter, and she also liked her and had a good experience. I would highly recommend Dr Labowitz to all my friends and family.
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