Gastric Emptying Study

A gastric emptying scan is a nuclear medicine test that tracks the movement of food and measures how quickly the food leaves your stomach.  This test involves the use of a radioactive tracer to allow the gamma camera to track the movement of food through the digestive system.

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Gastric emptying study

Why is Gastric Emptying Study Done?

A gastric emptying study is used for various purposes such as:

• Diagnosing the problems that affect the stomach such as Gastroparesis, Diabetes, Crohn’s disease
• Evaluate the working of the stomach post-surgical procedure

Doctors recommend the Gastric Emptying Scan if the patient experiences the symptoms such as:

• Bloating
• Nausea
• Vomit
• Weight Loss
• Loos of Appetite etc.

What is the Procedure for Gastric Emptying Study?

Here is step-by-step information related to the gastric emptying scan procedure:

• You will be instructed to fast for at least 6-8 hours before the test.
• The technologist will give you either a solid or liquid meal having a small amount of radioactive material.
• Once you consume the meal, the technologist will instruct you to lie down on a scanning table to take images of your stomach to know how quickly the food passes through your stomach to the small intestine.
• The complete procedure of gastric emptying study takes around 4-5 hours.

How Do I Prepare for Gastric Emptying Study?

• Before undergoing Gastric Emptying Study, be sure to follow the instructions given by your doctor to prevent any complications during the test as well as for accurate results.
• Fast for at least 6-8 hours
• Share your medical history with your doctor.
• Give your doctor clear information about the medication you are taking if any.

The Cost of Gastric Emptying Study

The cost of a Gastric Emptying Study near me in Delhi ranges from Rs. 5000 to 8000.  Ganesh Diagnostic offering an attractive discount of 20% on the gastric emptying scan.