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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.
Often, the cause of gastroparesis is unknown. However, the causes of gastroparesis can include: 1  Uncontrolled diabetes. 2  Gastric surgery with injury to the vagus nerve. 3  Medications such as narcotics and some antidepressants.4  Parkinson's disease.5  Multiple sclerosis.here are many symptoms of gastroparesis, including: 1  Heartburn or GERD. 2  Nausea. 3  Vomiting undigested food. 4  Feeling full quickly when eating. 5  Abdominal bloating. 6  Poor appetite and weight loss. 7  Poor blood sugar control.