Gastroparesis
Pediatric Gastroparesis
When the stomach empties too slowly, kids feel full fast, nauseous, and exhausted. We help families get a clear plan.
Gastroparesis is delayed emptying of the stomach without a blockage. In children it can cause nausea, early fullness, vomiting, and weight loss, and is often missed for months or years.
Dr. Mendez uses gastric emptying studies and careful history to make the diagnosis, then builds a layered plan with nutrition, medications, and lifestyle support.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms
- Nausea, especially after meals
- Early fullness and inability to finish meals
- Vomiting of undigested food
- Bloating and abdominal pain
- Weight loss or poor growth
- Reflux that does not improve with standard therapy
Our Approach
How we treat it
- Detailed history and review of prior workup.
- Gastric emptying scintigraphy when appropriate.
- Small, frequent, low-fat, low-fiber meal planning with a dietitian.
- Prokinetic and antiemetic medications when needed.
- Coordination with motility specialists for refractory cases.
When to Reach Out
When to call a pediatric GI
- Persistent nausea or vomiting lasting more than a few weeks.
- Weight loss or inability to keep up with growth.
- Reflux symptoms not responding to acid suppression.
- A post-viral illness followed by ongoing nausea and fullness.
Ready to talk it through?
Concierge access means we have the time to listen, evaluate carefully, and stay with your family through every step.