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Suggest Ways To Determine How Soon The Stomach Empties After Eating
Question: Is there a way to find out how slow or fast my stomach empties out after eating or drinking
Brief Answer:
Barium swallow or gastroscopy can do that.
Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for the query.
Yes, it is. There is a simple test where you swallow a contrast (barium usually). After the swallow, x-rays are done. This x-rays show for how long the barium stays in the stomach and if there is any obstacle on the food way.
If you have a narrowing in the junction, it can be also diagnosed with simple gastroscopy. In case of large narrowing, stent can be placed to make it wider or even another surgery done to bypass the narrow area.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Barium swallow or gastroscopy can do that.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Yes, it is. There is a simple test where you swallow a contrast (barium usually). After the swallow, x-rays are done. This x-rays show for how long the barium stays in the stomach and if there is any obstacle on the food way.
If you have a narrowing in the junction, it can be also diagnosed with simple gastroscopy. In case of large narrowing, stent can be placed to make it wider or even another surgery done to bypass the narrow area.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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