Gastroparesis Treatment in Turkey
About Gastroparesis
Key Highlights
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Offers a definitive diagnosis for unexplained nausea, vomiting, and bloating.Provides a structured, multi-modal treatment plan tailored to symptom severity.Aims to improve nutritional intake and prevent deficiencies.Can significantly enhance quality of life by managing debilitating symptoms.Includes advanced therapeutic options like gastric pacemakers for refractory cases.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent symptoms of nausea and vomiting, especially after meals.
- Early satiety (feeling full after only a few bites).
- Unexplained abdominal bloating and pain.
- Poor blood sugar control in diabetic patients, suggesting erratic food absorption.
- Weight loss or malnutrition due to inability to eat adequately.
- Suspected delayed gastric emptying after ruling out mechanical obstruction.
How to prepare
- Detailed discussion of medical history, including diabetes and medications.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before diagnostic tests like a gastric emptying scan.
- Temporary discontinuation of medications that slow gastric motility (e.g., opioids, some antidepressants) as advised by the doctor.
- For an upper endoscopy, arranging for a driver post-procedure due to sedation.
- Informing the doctor of all allergies and current health conditions.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects (e.g., diarrhea with prokinetics, drowsiness with antiemetics).
- Complications from procedures like endoscopy (rare bleeding, infection, or perforation).
- Device-related complications with gastric electrical stimulators (infection, lead migration).
- Nutritional deficiencies or dehydration if condition is poorly managed.
- Bowel obstruction from hardened food masses (bezoars).
- Fluctuations in blood glucose levels, particularly in diabetics.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial focus is on dietary changes: small, frequent, low-fat, low-fiber meals.
- Liquids or pureed foods may be recommended initially to ease digestion.
- Close monitoring of medication effectiveness and side effects.
- For surgical interventions like GES placement, avoiding heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Regular follow-up appointments to adjust treatment and monitor nutritional status.
- Long-term management involves lifestyle and dietary adherence to control symptoms.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management; 2-6 weeks for post-procedural recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gastroparesis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gastroparesis in Turkey include Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Trabzon, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform gastroparesis. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for gastroparesis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Gastroparesis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing gastroparesis.
Instabul, Turkey
117 Doctors
Sarah Johnson, a 42-year-old high school...
Sarah Johnson, a 42-year-old high school teacher and mother of two, had been struggling for over a year. Her journey began after a severe bout of food poisoning. She was constantly nauseous, felt full after a few bites, and experienced unpredictable vomiting, which was embarrassing and disruptive to her classroom. She lost 25 pounds unintentionally and was chronically fatigued. After numerous tests ruled out other conditions, her gastroenterologist, Dr. Evans, diagnosed her with post-infectious gastroparesis. He recommended a gastric electrical stimulator (GES) implant, often called a 'stomach pacemaker,' to help regulate her stomach's muscular contractions. Sarah was terrified of surgery but desperate for relief. The procedure went smoothly. The recovery involved dietary adjustments and programming the device. Six months post-procedure, Sarah's nausea is reduced by 70%, she can eat small, regular meals, and has regained 10 pounds. She feels hopeful again. The emotional journey was from frustration and despair, feeling like her body had betrayed her, to cautious optimism and regaining a sense of control over her life and her role as a mother and teacher.
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