Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is indexed under Gastrointestinal, Motility Disorders. Also known as delayed gastric emptying.

US prevalence

~5 million estimated; ~10 per 100,000 diagnosed Source: NIDDK; AGA. Cites federal and non-federal sources, and the record does not say which one gave this figure. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

K31.84

Typical onset

Any age; more common in diabetics and post-surgical

Course

managed

Body systems

gastrointestinal

Sex differences

F:M ~4:1

Racial and ethnic differences

Limited data

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

Browse all indexed conditions · Source registry · Methodology · Known limitations