Abstract
For some patients with gastroparesis, symptoms of nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and dyspepsia may be debilitating and not satisfactorily resolved by conventional medical treatments. Others feel that conventional treatments trigger undesirable side effects or have concerns about their long-term use. “Alternative” therapies, such as acupuncture, psychotherapy and behavioral interventions, dietary change, herbal remedies, and cannabis, remain attractive options. This chapter is written to prepare the practitioner who is approached by patients curious about the efficacy and safety of these therapies. These approaches are highlighted in social media, may be used alone or in conjunction with standard conventional care. Research on the application of complementary medicine in this patient population is encouraging; however, more studies are needed to clearly elucidate the benefits and potential harms.
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