Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Practice Exam

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What is a common symptom of gastroparesis?

Nausea
Heartburn
Constipation
Diarrhea

The correct answer is: Nausea

Nausea is a common symptom of gastroparesis, a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying. In gastroparesis, the stomach does not empty its contents effectively, leading to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms. The presence of food in the stomach for an extended period can result in feelings of nausea as well as bloating and discomfort. Understanding gastroparesis is important, as it often affects individuals with diabetes, among others, and managing nausea can be crucial for improving quality of life and nutritional intake. While other symptoms, like heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea, may occur in various gastrointestinal disorders, they are not as directly linked to the underlying mechanism of gastroparesis as nausea is.