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Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.
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A gastric emptying scintigraphy test involves eating a bland meal that contains a small amount of radioactive material. An external camera scans the abdomen to locate the radioactive material. The radiologist measures the rate of gastric emptying at 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours after the meal. The test can help confirm a diagnosis of dumping syndrome.
Increased fasting times leads to decreased injury if aspiration occurs. [1] The latest guidelines do not support preoperative fasting, as there is no difference in residual gastric fluid volume, pH or gastric emptying rate following semi-solid meals or drinks, whether in obese or lean individuals. [2] [3] [failed verification – see discussion]
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The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms, epigastric pain, constipation, decreased appetite, and sometimes even gastric emptying disorders. [2] It is much more prominent in women than men, and is diagnosed with x-ray using barium contrast.
The stomach's contents are inhibited from emptying into the small intestine by: duodenal distension [3] [2] duodenal acidic pH [4] duodenal hypertonicity [5] [6] increased osmolarity of gastric chyme [5] [6] sympathetic stimulation [citation needed] intense pain [citation needed] Cholecystokinin, Secretin, Vasoactive intestinal peptide