Gastroparesis x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

An upper gastrointestinal series may be helpful in the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of gastroparesis include presence of food in the stomach for more than 12 hours.

X Ray

An upper gastrointestinal series may be helpful in the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of gastroparesis include:
- Presence of food in the stomach for more than 12 hours
- Feeling of bloating and nausea for a short time after the test

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Overview