Causes Of Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is caused by damage to a nerve called the vagus nerve that controls the muscles of the stomach. Other factors that are responsible for the cause of Gastroparesis include:

• Diabetes.
• Esophageal or abdominal surgery.
• Nervous system diseases such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Scleroderma disease.
• Certain medications slow the rate of stomach emptying such as narcotic pain medications.