A diagnostic tool for swallowing and gastrointestinal disorders
Have you had difficulty swallowing food or liquids? Have you regularly
experienced the discomfort of heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach pain?
Is your doctor considering an anti-reflux procedure or a gastrointestinal
diagnostic test that requires proper placement of pH probes? A state-of-the-art
Esophageal Motility Study (also known as an Esophageal Manometry Test)
will accurately assess the pressure and motor function of your esophagus
(“food pipe”).
How Does it Work?
The Esophageal Motility Study will be performed at Casa Colina Hospital
and Centers for Healthcare by a registered nurse with specialized training.
In this short, minimally invasive procedure, a small catheter with tiny
sensors will continuously record information as it travels from your throat
to your stomach. As you are prompted to take deep breaths or swallow,
this device will record changes in your esophageal pressure to create
a detailed report for your physician. It requires no anesthesia. To ensure
your comfort, you may be given a numbing spray or gel beforehand. Once
the test is done, you may resume your normal daily activities, diet, and
medications. You should also be able to drive yourself home.
The study will be read by a gastroenterologist, a medical doctor who is
trained in the treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, large intestine, and biliary system. Casa Colina will
collaborate with your primary care physician or gastroenterologist to
provide detailed results and carefully evaluate your condition.
Who Will Benefit from an Esophageal Motility Study?
If you or a loved one have experienced:
Achalasia
Acid reflux
Functional chest pain
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Heart pain
Hiatal hernia
Stomach pain
Swallowing difficulties
This Esophageal Motility Study is also recommended for patients will undergo
an anti-reflux procedure or gastrointestinal diagnostic test.
There are numerous reasons why the esophagus may not function properly—which
is why it is so important to take a proactive role in your health. This
Esophageal Motility Study will help your physician determine the exact
cause of your discomfort.
To learn more about the Esophageal Motility Study at Casa Colina, please call
909/568-2180 or
contact us now.
