What Causes Severe Stomach Pain Followed By Fainting?

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

Question: Hi, I was dignosed with gastroporesis and I am gluten free. There are so many times I get sick and pain in my stomach that is so intense I faint. I pulled back on the amount I was eating and so far I am fine but going hungry. Any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
small frequent meals

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms are related to gastroparesis.
I would advise you tobtake small and frequent meals upt six small meals per day.
I would advise you yo include more semisolids and liquidsbin your diet.
Levosulpuride or metoclopromide can help you with your symptoms
Avoid high protein and high fat foods apart from your gluten free diet.
Avoid lying down immediately after meals
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju