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The word ‘gastro’ means stomach, and ‘paresis’ refers to partial paralysis of muscles, so gastroparesis is a disease in which the normal functioning of your stomach muscles gets affected. The stomach structure contains smooth muscle tissues that play a role in emptying the stomach during digestion. If these muscles do not function normally, the digestive contents stay inside the stomach for a longer duration which can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and other associated symptoms. Gastroparesis cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medications and lifestyle modifications.