Political Quotes

“I would like to call attention to the estimated 5 million Americans suffering from gastroparesis and recognize the observance of National Gastroparesis Month, which takes place in August. Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disease caused by the stomach's inability to empty properly in the absence of any observable blockage. Symptoms of gastroparesis, which include nausea, vomiting, and the inability to finish a normal-sized meal, can lead to malnutrition, severe dehydration, and difficulty managing blood glucose levels. This debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disease affects people of all ages, including thousands of patients in my home State of Wisconsin, but it is four times more likely to affect women than men. There is no known cure for gastroparesis, and the condition is poorly understood. Some treatments, such as dietary measures, medications, procedures to maintain nutrition, and surgery, can help reduce symptoms; however, patients often face delayed diagnosis and struggle to manage their gastroparesis and access treatment. Increases in related hospitalizations and emergency room visits can be linked to rising rates of this disease, which may negatively impact the capabilities of our health care community.…”