Signs Of Digestive Tract Paralysis (Gastroparesis)

Feeling Full Quickly

Feeling full quickly is another common symptom of gastroparesis. Because food is digested at a slower rate, more remains in the stomach and digestive tract for a longer period. This prevents an individual from getting hungry as often and keeps them feeling full quicker. The cause of this disease is typically unknown, but it often presents as a complication of diabetes, which affects the blood sugar and, subsequently, can affect appetite levels. Likewise, the prolongation of the digestion process causes an excessive amount of stomach acid and digestive gas to be produced and held within the body. This 'gas bubble' in the stomach can also contribute to the person feeling full quicker than usual.

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Distended Abdomen

A distended abdomen occurs when the abdomen expands due to the accumulation of elements such as fluid and gas. Patients with this symptom often complain of feeling bloated and dealing with swelling. Ultimately, abdominal distention causes a fair amount of pain in individuals with gastroparesis. Typically, the distension worsens after eating and remains quite painful for some time afterward. The pain triggered by eating can be experienced as sharp and acute or dull and aching. Some patients report strong intestinal cramping or experiencing muscle spasms in the upper abdomen as well, as the system works in overdrive in an attempt to accommodate the newly-ingested food. Regardless of how the pain is felt, a distended abdomen is never comfortable, and experiencing this regularly warrants a discussion with a doctor.