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ArticleCureus2025

Acute Functional Gastric Outlet Obstruction Associated With Low-Dose Tirzepatide.

Mina Iskander, Manish Wadhwa, Yeongjin Kim, Neha Singh, Prutha Pathak

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mina IskanderInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, USA.
Manish WadhwaInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, USA.
Yeongjin KimInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, USA.
Neha SinghInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, USA.
Prutha PathakInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Obesity has become a significant global challenge, highlighting the need for effective weight loss strategies. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have emerged as a promising solution, with tirzepatide gaining significant popularity for its efficacy in promoting weight loss. This case report highlights a 57-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes on a low dose of tirzepatide who initially presented with severe abdominal pain and vomiting, with symptoms resembling those of acute functional gastric outlet obstruction. Despite initial suspicion of an anatomical obstruction, no abnormalities were found on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The symptoms resolved following the discontinuation of tirzepatide, suggesting a causative link. This case underscores the importance of physician awareness and patient education regarding potential severe gastrointestinal side effects associated with tirzepatide, even at low doses.

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diabetesgastric outlet obstruction (goo)obesitytirzepatideweight loss

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PMID40026949
PMCPMC11867769

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