A member asked:

Can gas x effect a gastric emptying study?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Unlikely: But this depends the reason for doing a gastric emptying study in the first place. It is usually best to avoid all medications for any test. Check with your doc. Emptying study is unusual for your age. Ask about egd.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Probably not: However gastric emptying study should be performed without additional medications unless referring physician is trying to assess empfying while patient is taking a certain medication. Your physician in consult with nuclear physician would know how the evaluation is best performed.

Answered 12/10/2013

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