What Is Gastroparesis?
5. Diagnosis of Gastroparesis
There are several means by which doctors diagnose the condition. Blood tests may be run to determine if you are malnourished or dehydrated, or have an infection or blood sugar issues. A majority of the diagnostics, however, are tests designed to measure how well your digestive system is functioning or to gauge the condition of your stomach.
Some of the tests involve using cameras or electronic devices to see what is in your stomach. Another possibility is the use of an electronic “pill” that measures how long it takes to move through your digestive system after you swallow it. Your doctor may also order a gastric scintigraphy, which involves scanning your stomach a few hours after eating a small amount of radioactive food to see how much is still left.
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