Gastroparesis is a chronic condition where the stomach empties slowly into the small intestine. Common symptoms of gastroparesis include nausea, vomiting, and feeling full quickly after eating.

Injected medications that treat diabetes and obesity increase the risk of a rare but serious side effect: stomach paralysis, according to new data on the real-world use of the drugs. At least three ...

Delayed gastric emptying, also known as gastroparesis, is a more common side effect of GLP-1s than other diabetes and weight loss treatments, according to new research. Gastroparesis can range from ...

Diabetes and weight loss injectables Ozempic and Wegovy, the brand names for semaglutide, get dramatic results because they slow the movement of food through the digestive system. That’s how the drugs ...

Share on Pinterest A trio of new studies suggest that people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may be more likely to develop ‘stomach paralysis’ (gastroparesis). SeventyFour/Getty Images New ...

New guidelines establish standards for diagnosing and managing gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying. Gastroparesis has drawn renewed attention with the surge in use of GLP-1 receptor agonists ...

Liraglutide injection, a prescription medication used to treat type-2 diabetes and obesity is associated with marked slowing of stomach emptying and is an effective weight loss therapy. These are the ...

While it’s not yet fully understood why these conditions often coexist, it’s pretty clear the gut-brain connection is once ...

Ozempic can cause stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), but it’s a rare side effect. The medication slows the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which helps you feel fuller and ...

Compared with those who were not taking a GLP-1 medication, those who did were about 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis. This study found that 0.53% of patients on GLP-1 medications ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: Stomach paralysis is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines. Ozempic slows down ...