Solid-Phase Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy

Solid-Phase Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy is a diagnostic test used to measure how quickly food leaves the stomach. The patient eats a small meal labeled with a safe, tiny amount of radioactive material. Using a special camera, doctors track the movement of this meal through the stomach over several hours. This helps identify conditions like gastroparesis, where the stomach empties too slowly. The test is safe, non-invasive, and provides valuable information about gastric motility, guiding effective treatment options for patients experiencing digestive symptoms.