Gastric Emptying Study is performed for gastroparesis (slow or lack of movement of food from the stomach), abdominal pain, reflux, nausea, vomiting, surgical assessment.

• Names: Gastric empty test, solid gastric emptying. There is also a liquid gastric emptying study. Unless specified, we perform the solid study.
• The patient will be fed an egg biscuit and a small glass of water unless you are allergic to eggs. The patient will lie on their back under the camera for up to 90 minutes depending on what is observed as the test progresses.

• Nothing to eat or drink from midnight. NO breakfast, coffee, tea.
• NO antibiotics.
• You must NOT take any medications for your stomach that morning.