GRADE SYMPTOMS TREATMENT

1

Mild intermittent symptoms

Dietary modification, avoidance of exacerbating agents

2

Moderately severe symptoms but no weight loss

Prokinetic and antiemetic medications

3

Refractory to medication, unable to maintain oral nutrition, frequent emergency department visits

IVFs and medications, enteral or parenteral nutrition, endoscopy or surgery

 

References

Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2013; 6: 161–165.

Am Fam Physician. 2016 Dec 15;94(12):980-986.

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