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Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach muscles do not work properly. As a result, food empties from the stomach very slowly, or not at all. Children with this disorder may feel full all the time, be very nauseous, have pain or vomit undigested food left in the stomach.
What to Know. Gastroparesis is a complication of diabetes where the nerves and muscles that regulate stomach emptying do not work properly. This can lead to abdominal pain and discomfort with heartburn, fullness and bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Some people also experience constipation, diarrhea, or both.