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Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach muscles do not work properly. As a result, food empties from the stomach very slowly, or not at all. Children with this disorder may feel full all the time, be very nauseous, have pain or vomit undigested food left in the stomach.
Other symptoms of gastroparesis include. 1  gastroesophageal reflux (GER), also called acid reflux or acid regurgitationâa condition in which stomach contents. 2  pain in the stomach area. 3  abdominal bloating.  lack of appetite.