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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.
Gastroparesis Treatment at Boston Children's Hospital. There is no cure for gastroparesis. In some cases, it gets better after a few months to years, and in others it may be a life-long condition. But with proper management and diet, specialists can help you and your child control the symptoms.