How do doctors test for gastroparesis?

Doctors use lab tests, upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, imaging tests, and tests to measure how fast your stomach is emptying its contents to diagnose gastroparesis.

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How do doctors diagnose gastroparesis?

Doctors diagnose gastroparesis based on your medical history, a physical exam, your symptoms, and medical tests. Your doctor may also perform medical tests to look for signs of gastroparesis complications and to rule out other health problems that may be causing your symptoms.

Medical history

Your doctor will ask about your medical history. He or she will ask for details about your current symptoms and medicines, and current and past health problems such as diabetes, scleroderma, nervous system disorders, and hypothyroidism.

Your doctor may also ask about

the types of medicines you are taking. Be sure to tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements you are taking. prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements you are taking. whether you’ve had surgery on your esophagus, stomach, or small intestine

whether you’ve had radiation therapy on your chest or stomach area

Physical exam

During a physical exam, your doctor will

check your blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate

check for signs of dehydration and malnutrition

check your abdomen for unusual sounds, tenderness, or pain

Your doctor will check your abdomen for tenderness or pain.

What medical tests do doctors use to diagnose gastroparesis?

Doctors use lab tests, upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, imaging tests, and tests to measure how fast your stomach is emptying its contents to diagnose gastroparesis.

Lab tests

Your doctor may use the following lab tests:

Upper GI endoscopy

Your doctor may perform an upper GI endoscopy to look for problems in your upper digestive tract that may be causing your symptoms.

Imaging tests

Imaging tests can show problems, such as stomach blockage or intestinal obstruction, that may be causing your symptoms. Your doctor may perform the following imaging tests:

upper GI series

ultrasound of your abdomen

Tests to Measure Stomach Emptying

Your doctor may perform one of more of the following tests to see how fast your stomach is emptying its contents.

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The main signs of bulimia are eating a large amount of food over a very short time (binge eating) and then ridding your body of the extra food (purging) by making yourself vomit, taking laxatives or exercising excessively, or a combination of these. Other signs of bulimia include: fear of putting on weight.

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The main signs of bulimia are eating a large amount of food over a very short time (binge eating) and then ridding your body of the extra food (purging) by making yourself vomit, taking laxatives or exercising excessively, or a combination of these. The following warning signs could indicate that someone you care about has an eating disorder:

Getting help

Getting help and support as soon as possible gives you the best chance of recovering from bulimia. If you think you may have bulimia, see a GP as soon as possible. If you are concerned that someone close to you may have bulimia, let them know you are worried about them and encourage them to see a GP. You could offer to go along with them. You can also talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat, by calling their adult helpline on or their youth helpline on.

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