Q I'm a housewife in my 50s. When I eat oily side dishes with greens and vegetables as usual, my stomach especially won't go down. What foods worsen gastroparesis?
A Oily foods and tough fiber (raw vegetables, greens, skins) slow gastric emptying further and worsen symptoms. Switching to low-fat, softly cooked foods reduces the burden on the stomach.
Detailed Answer
Fat is a representative factor that slows gastric emptying, so oily foods like fried food, pork belly, and pan-fried dishes are especially burdensome in gastroparesis. Tough fiber like raw vegetables and greens is also not well ground in the stomach, so it stays long and in severe cases can clump in the stomach, further hindering digestion.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment focuses on raising motility and digestive power so the stomach feels less burdened even by the same foods. Cooking vegetables thoroughly until soft and reducing oil while organizing the diet together makes the treatment effect faster.
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