Gastric emptying tests determine how long it takes for food to leave your stomach. Food generally moves out of the stomach and into the small intestine 1 1/2 to 2 hours after a meal. Gastroparesis occurs when your stomach takes longer than usual to empty. Gastric Emptying (GE) scintigraphy is a routine diagnostic method for assessing Functional Dyspepsia (FD). The study's findings are frequently reported as either normal or delayed GE times. A pancreatic scan is a radiological test used to look for a specific type of tumour in the pancreas. A pancreatic scan is a form of nuclear medicine exam. This implies that a trace quantity of a radioactive material is employed to keep the pancreas under check.
Published Date: 2022-07-08; Received Date: 2022-06-09
