How fast food leaves the stomach.
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How fast food leaves the stomach.
Persistent nausea and fullness, diabetic gastroparesis.
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Typical effective dose 0.3 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
2 to 4 hours. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
Why is Gastric emptying study done?
Persistent nausea and fullness, diabetic gastroparesis.
How do I prepare for Gastric emptying study?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Is Gastric emptying study safe in pregnancy?
Typical effective dose 0.3 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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