gastric emptying breath test
The gastric emptying breath test measures the rate of stomach emptying by analyzing levels of a specific gas in exhaled breath after consuming a meal. This test is used to diagnose conditions such as gastroparesis, where delayed stomach emptying can cause symptoms like bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
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