risk factors for developing gastroparesis

Risk factors for developing gastroparesis include diabetes and previous abdominal surgery. People with diabetes are at higher risk for gastroparesis because high blood sugar levels can damage the nerves in the stomach that control the muscles used for digestion. Abdominal surgery can also lead to gastroparesis by causing damage to the nerves or muscles involved in stomach emptying. Both diabetes and previous abdominal surgery can increase the likelihood of developing gastroparesis and should be considered when assessing a person's risk for this condition.

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