GERD and early gastroparesis in diabetes

Case Profile

A 45-year-old male patient presented with h/o

- Fullness after meals

- Nausea and vomiting since 4-5 months

History of presenting complaints

The vomiting is recurrent and he vomits at least 4-5 times in a day. Due to this he has not able to attend his office regularly. He has taken proton pump inhibitor and domperidone, but did not get much relief.

The vomitus is non-projectile, and is usually the colour of the food that he has eaten. It is never bilious.

He c/o pain in the abdomen at times

There is no h/o dysphagia, fever or headache.

He c/o constipation since the last few days. Stool colour is normal.

There is h/o weight loss.

Personal history

He is a known diabetic since 4-5 years on metformin, He is not regular with his medications.

Family history

There is a family history of diabetes, mother is a diabetic.

Personal history:

Works in private office

Married

Non-smoker

Used to consumes alcohol (< 20 units per week) but has stopped since his symptoms have started.

Which of these is a gastrointestinal manifestation of diabetic autonomic neuropathy ?

Causes of gastroparesis

Clinical forms gastroparesis

What percentage of patients with type 2 diabetes are likely to have gastroparesis?  

Diabetic gastroparesis

Clinical manifestations of diabetic gastroparesis

Investigations

Which of these is the “gold standard” for diagnosing delayed gastric emptying?

Indications of Scintigraphy

Complications of diabetes gastroparesis

Principles in managing diabetic gastroparesis

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