Gastroparesis, Nausea, & Constipation 위마비증, 메스꺼움, 변비

 

 

Digestive Conditions Table | 소화기 질환 요약 표

Category	Gastroparesis 위마비증	Nausea 메스꺼움	Constipation 변비
Definition 정의	Stomach muscles don’t move food properly, causing delayed emptying. 위 근육이 제대로 작동하지 않아 음식이 천천히 배출됨	Uncomfortable feeling in the stomach with urge to vomit. 구역질이 나고 토할 것 같은 불편한 느낌	Difficulty passing stool or infrequent bowel movements. 배변이 어렵거나 횟수가 적은 상태
Symptoms 증상	- Early fullness - Bloating - Nausea/vomiting - Upper stomach pain 빠른 포만감, 복부 팽만, 메스꺼움/구토, 상복부 통증	- Queasy stomach - Sweating - Salivation - Urge to vomit 속이 울렁거림, 식은땀, 침 분비 증가, 구토 욕구	- Fewer than 3 stools/week - Hard, dry stools - Straining - Feeling of incomplete emptying 주 3회 미만 배변, 딱딱하고 건조한 변, 힘주기, 잔변감
Safety Tips 안전 수칙	- Eat small, low-fat meals - Avoid high-fiber foods - Manage blood sugar (if diabetic) 소량 저지방 식사, 고섬유질 음식 피하기, 혈당 관리	- Avoid strong smells - Stay hydrated - Rest and avoid triggers 강한 냄새 피하기, 수분 섭취, 휴식 및 유발 요인 피하기	- Eat high-fiber foods - Drink plenty of water - Exercise regularly 고섬유질 음식 섭취, 충분한 수분 섭취, 규칙적인 운동
Tests 검사	- Gastric emptying study - Endoscopy - Blood tests 위 배출 검사, 내시경, 혈액 검사	- Blood tests - GI evaluation - Pregnancy test (if applicable) 혈액 검사, 위장 검사, 임신 테스트 (필요 시)	- Physical exam - Stool tests - Colonoscopy (if chronic) 신체 검사, 대변 검사, 대장내시경 (만성일 경우)
Treatments 치료	- Prokinetic drugs - Anti-nausea meds - Dietary changes 위 운동 촉진제, 항구토제, 식이 조절	- Antiemetics (e.g. ondansetron) - Ginger, mint tea - Avoid fatty/spicy foods 항구토제, 생강/민트차, 기름진/매운 음식 피하기	- Laxatives (if needed) - Fiber supplements - Lifestyle changes 완하제, 섬유질 보충제, 생활 습관 개선

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Gastroparesis

What is it?

• The stomach muscles don’t work properly → food moves slowly (or not at all) from the stomach into the small intestine.
  
  
• Often linked to diabetes, surgery, or nerve damage.
  
  

Key Signs & Symptoms:

• Nausea, vomiting (especially undigested food)
  
  
• Feeling full quickly (early satiety)
  
  
• Bloating, abdominal pain
  
  
• Poor appetite, weight loss
  
  

Safety Tips:

• Eat small, frequent meals (avoid high fat & high fiber, they slow emptying)
  
  
• Keep blood sugar well controlled (if diabetic)
  
  
• Sit upright after eating, don’t lie down right away
  
  
• Report vomiting blood or severe pain
  
  

Tests / Treatments Ordered:

• Gastric emptying study (to see how fast food leaves stomach)
  
  
• Endoscopy (to rule out blockage)
  
  
• Blood sugar tests (if diabetic)
  
  

Common Treatments:

• Diet changes (small, soft meals)
  
  
• Prokinetic meds (metoclopramide, erythromycin – help stomach empty)
  
  
• Antiemetics (for nausea)
  
  
• In severe cases: feeding tube or gastric pacemaker
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Nausea

What is it?

• A queasy feeling in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit.
  
  
• Symptom, not a disease – can come from infection, pregnancy, motion sickness, medications, or GI problems.
  
  

Key Signs & Symptoms:

• Upset stomach
  
  
• Sweating
  
  
• Dizziness/lightheadedness
  
  
• May lead to vomiting
  
  

Safety Tips:

• Stay hydrated (sip fluids, ice chips)
  
  
• Avoid strong odors, greasy or spicy food
  
  
• Sit upright after eating
  
  
• Seek help if vomiting blood, severe dehydration, or sudden severe abdominal pain
  
  

Tests / Treatments Ordered:

• Based on cause: blood tests, imaging, or GI studies
  
  
• Sometimes no tests if short-term and mild
  
  

Common Treatments:

• Antiemetics (ondansetron, dimenhydrinate)
  
  
• Ginger, acupressure bands (for mild cases)
  
  
• Treat underlying cause (infection, meds, etc.)
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Constipation

What is it?

• Infrequent, hard, or difficult bowel movements.
  
  
• Often caused by low fiber, dehydration, inactivity, or medications.
  
  

Key Signs & Symptoms:

• Hard, dry stools
  
  
• Straining when trying to pass stool
  
  
• Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week
  
  
• Abdominal pain or bloating
  
  

Safety Tips:

• Drink enough fluids (unless restricted)
  
  
• Eat more fiber (fruits, veggies, whole grains)
  
  
• Stay active
  
  
• Don’t ignore the urge to go
  
  
• Seek help if severe pain, blood in stool, or sudden change in bowel habits
  
  

Tests / Treatments Ordered:

• Abdominal X-ray (sometimes)
  
  
• Blood tests (thyroid, electrolytes) if persistent
  
  
• Colonoscopy (if red flags like blood in stool or weight loss)
  
  

Common Treatments:

• Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, hydration)
  
  
• Stool softeners (docusate)
  
  
• Laxatives (polyethylene glycol, senna, lactulose)
  
  
• Enemas or suppositories (if severe)
  
  

 

Quick comparison:

• Gastroparesis = stomach empties too slowly → nausea, fullness, vomiting
  
  
• Nausea = symptom, many possible causes
  
  
• Constipation = slow/blocked bowel movements, hard stools