Book your Gastric Emptying Study test at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, a recognized and NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre that offers state-of-the-art services in the field of Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology. This nuclear medicine procedure measures the rate at which food passes from the stomach to the small intestine, which is useful in evaluating delayed gastric emptying, rapid gastric emptying, and other gastric motility issues. We have highly trained nuclear medicine physicians who perform radiation safety measures for accurate evaluations and treatment planning.

About Gastric Emptying Study

A Nuclear Medicine study is performed to measure the rate at which food moves out of the stomach. Images are captured at regular intervals of time and evaluate gastric emptying. Advanced gamma camera imaging at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy enables functional information on stomach movement and emptying to be obtained.

What is a Gastric Emptying Study?

The Gastric Emptying Study involves a small amount of radioactive tracer combined with a specific meal. After the meal is consumed, the patient is isolated for imaging; the gamma camera then captures the movement of the meal through the stomach. The images produced at different intervals of time provide information to the doctor about whether the movement of the stomach is normal, delayed, or too rapid.

Common Reasons for Gastric Emptying Study

• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Feeling full quickly after eating
• Bloating or abdominal discomfort
• Suspected gastroparesis
• Unexplained digestive symptoms
• Suspected rapid gastric emptying
• Evaluation of gastric motility problems
• Follow-up of known gastric emptying disorders

Conditions Evaluated

Gastroparesis

Helps assess delayed movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine.

Delayed Gastric Emptying

Evaluates whether food remains in the stomach longer than expected.

Rapid Gastric Emptying

Helps identify unusually fast movement of food from the stomach.

Gastric Motility Disorders

Provides functional information about stomach movement in patients with persistent digestive symptoms.

Post-Surgical Gastric Disorders

It helps evaluate abnormal gastric emptying in selected patients following stomach or gastrointestinal surgery.

Who Should Consider This Study?

Your doctor might recommend a Gastric Emptying Study if you:

• Have persistent nausea or vomiting
• Feel unusually full after small meals
• Experience bloating or abdominal discomfort
• Have suspected gastroparesis
• Have symptoms suggesting abnormal gastric emptying
• Need functional evaluation of stomach motility

Benefits of Gastric Emptying Study

• Provides functional information about stomach emptying
• Helps evaluate delayed or rapid gastric emptying
• Supports assessment of gastric motility
• Helps doctors plan appropriate treatment
• Non-invasive nuclear medicine examination
• Useful when other investigations do not explain persistent symptoms

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

• Experienced Nuclear Medicine Specialists
• Advanced Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technology
• NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
• Accurate and reliable reporting
• Appropriate radiation safety protocols
• Affordable and transparent pricing
• Comprehensive Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology services under one roof

Book Your Gastric Emptying Study

Book your Gastric Emptying study test in Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Our nuclear medicine team offers functional gastric imaging for proper evaluation of rapid gastric emptying, gastroparesis, and other abnormalities of gastric motility with proper safety measures.