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4. Potential Complications

Prolonged, untreated gastroparesis can lead to serious complications that must be medically addressed before doctors can begin treating the condition itself. Dehydration and malnutrition are among the most common complications. Poorly digested food remaining in the stomach for an extended period may ferment, resulting in an overgrowth of bacteria. Undigested contents in the stomach might also develop into a bezoar, a hard mass of poorly digested food that can potentially obstruct the intestines. This complication is rare.

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