Prevalence of Gastric Motor Dysfunction and Upper GI Symptoms in GAVE
The researchers are trying to find out more about Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE). This is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the stomach, leading to their enlargement and possible bleeding. It can also cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. By participating in this study, you will help us learn how often these symptoms occur and how they relate to stomach functioning.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Patients >18 years of age with endoscopic evidence of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia. Willingness to participate in the study Capacity to provide informed consent. No evidence of organic, systemic, or metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes mellitus) to explain the symptoms on routine investigations  Exclusion Criteria:  Patients with active bleeding. Patients with severe decompensated liver disease. Patients with chronic kidney disease. Presence of other diseases (structural or metabolic) which could interfere with interpretation of the study results. Pregnant or lactating women due to radiation exposure. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 19 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Patients who have undergone an endoscopy and found to have GAVE will be included. Patients with underlying cirrhosis and GAVE in comparison to control patients with cirrhosis and no GAVE. - SamplingMethod: Probability Sample