About Gastroparalysis.com

Gastroparalysis.com is an independent, informational guide to gastroparesis, also called gastroparalysis or stomach paralysis. We explain what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed, including diet, medications, and other treatment options. We sell nothing, and we take no money from any pharmaceutical company, device maker, or medical practice.

Why does this site exist?

When this site was started, clear and trustworthy information about gastroparesis was hard to find. The condition is not well known, even though living with it means constant decisions about food, symptoms, and when to call a doctor. This site exists to close that gap: a place to understand the condition and prepare for your own conversations with your care team, built from medical institutes, regulators, and peer-reviewed research rather than marketing material.

Who writes this site?

Gastroparalysis.com is written and reviewed by Owen Hastings. Owen Hastings is an independent health writer. He came to health writing through years of caring for a loved one with a serious chronic illness, navigating diet, daily symptoms, and specialist care, and researching every question in depth because clear, trustworthy information was so hard to find. He writes to close that gap for others, working only from primary sources: medical institutes, regulators, and peer-reviewed research, in plain language. Owen is not a doctor, and nothing he writes is medical advice; it is careful, well-sourced information to help you understand a condition and make informed decisions with your own care team.

How do we research and write our content?

Gastroparesis is a medical condition, so we hold our content to a strict standard:

• Authoritative sources first. For facts about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment, we rely on primary and medical sources such as the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the American College of Gastroenterology, the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and peer-reviewed research, rather than on marketing material.
• Current and dated. Medical guidance changes, so figures and recommendations are checked against current sources and stamped with a Last reviewed date, so you can see how recent they are.
• Not medical advice. Nothing on this site is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation for you personally. It is general information to help you understand the condition and talk with your own doctor.
• Plainly written. We write in plain language and explain the medical terms, because understanding your own condition should not require a medical degree.
• We correct our mistakes. If we get a fact wrong, we fix it. If you spot an error, email us and we will review it and update the page.

Is the information on this site medical advice?

No. Gastroparalysis.com is an educational resource, not a medical practice. Nothing on this site is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan, and reading it does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Every person's case is different. For advice about your own symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment, talk to a qualified doctor.

How can you contact us?

If you have a question, a correction, or feedback about the site, email us at [email protected]. We read every message, though we cannot give advice about your individual symptoms or condition.

Written and reviewed by Owen Hastings. Last reviewed July 2026.