Gastroparesis
We all have heard of diabetes leading to neuropathy. Unfortunately, neuropathy is not only limited to our feet (although that is the most common). Neuropathy can occur in all nerves, including those in our intestines. Gastroparesis is a common, but less talked about form of neuropathy called autonomic neuropathy. Motor function of the gut is dependent on the firing of neurons and pacemaker cells in the stomach and intestines. Our gut only works properly if our nervous system