Common out-of-pocket expenses include: Emergency room visits: $1,500$3,000 per visit Gastroparesis diagnosis (gastric emptying study): $800+ Specialist consultations: $250$500 per visit Surgical interventions or feeding tubes: $10,000+ Time off work for recovery: Weeks or months of lost income Patients who develop long-term gastroparesis or similar conditions may need lifetime management with no clear cure, just symptom suppression
Population-based cohort study
Endometriosis commonly causes bloating (endo belly), constipation, diarrhea, and nausea
Tips for Successful Tracking Be consistent - Log shots and symptoms every day Be honest - Track what you actually eat, not what you think you should eat Look for patterns - After a week, review what you logged Adjust gradually - Small changes based on data work better than big overhauls Share with your doctor - Don't keep your tracking data private Celebrate wins - Notice improvements, even small ones When to Contact Your Doctor Stop tracking and call your doctor if you experience: Severe nausea or vomiting that won't stop Severe abdominal pain Signs of pancreatitis (severe back and belly pain) Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing) Thoughts of harming yourself Your app is a tool to support your care, not replace your doctor
Not controlled human trials
