gastroparesis

I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis recently. I would like to know, since the Vagus nerve is involved, in what way is the Vagus nerve connected with the Sympathetic Nervous System?
Also, I became extremely ill after a trip to Mexico a few years back, could that have anything to with now having this disease?
This morning I spit up some dark colored blood, should I be concerned, or am I worried about a normal problem with Gastroparesis?

Thank you for your time :)

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Spitting up blood is not a common symptom for gastroparesis.  I would look for other causes, including an ulcer or inflammation of the upper digestive tract.

You can start either with an upper GI series or upper endoscopy.  

The vagus nerve is associated with the parasympathetic, rather than sympathetic, nervous system.  

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin Pho, M.D.

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[dawn2611]

hello my son who,s  21years old has been really ill now for the last 5 years the hostpital can,t seem to find out whots wrong with him they,v even tryed to put down that its all in head ! but the more iv read about gastroparesis the more i think it mite be wot he,s got all the symtoms (symptoms) seem to be the same .Persistant vomiting,belching,extream weight loss,we are now waiting for another appointment from the hostpital to see another consultant infact this will be the 5th one not to mention all the times he,s been in hostpital.