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MedicalUnicorn

Updated 1y ago

Can Normal Gastric Emptying Study Rule Out Gastroparesis?

Is it possible to have a normal gastric emptying study and still have gastroparesis? In the summer, I had one done, but they only gave me eggs and water because I am gluten free and didn't know I had to bring my own toast. Could this have altered the results? The results showed that 7% of the egg was still in my stomach after 4 hours. My symptoms have gotten much worse since the summer. I've gotten a diagnosis of POTS and I've been told I have GI dysmotility, but I'm wondering if it could be gastroparesis, as it is a common comorbidity with POTS. TIA <3

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carter._.16

1y

I didn't have a gastric emptying test, but I did have a barium swallow. And my gi doc didn't find anything abnormal about the test, but they did diagnose me with gastroparesis. So I would say it is possible. And to be honest, push until you get an answer that makes sense. Because it's better to know and have a plan
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MedicalUnicorn

1y

Thank you! This is very reassuring!

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