How long it takes for gastroparesis to return to normal depends mainly on the specific cause of gastroparesis and cannot be generalized. Gastroparesis refers to the weakening or even loss of peristaltic ability of the stomach. Many causes can lead to gastroparesis, such as common abdominal surgeries, diabetes, certain digestive diseases, etc. The time to return to normal for gastroparesis varies from cause to cause. Most patients with gastroparesis are due to abdominal surgery and usually return to normal within 3-5 weeks. Gastroparesis due to diabetes is also more common. The recovery of gastroparesis in patients is related to the status of blood sugar control, and the symptoms of gastroparesis can be improved after controlling blood sugar within the normal range. If the gastroparesis is caused by some other causes such as digestive system, the primary disease needs to be actively treated and the gastroparesis may improve or disappear after the primary lesion is improved or cured. Therefore, it is recommended that people with gastroparesis symptoms actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, strictly control the diet, and can perform abdominal massage, acupuncture and other physical therapies to help the stomach function back to normal.