DIAGNOSIS
Esophageal manometry is used to diagnose the following:
When your lower sphincter muscles do not ease appropriately to allow food to go in your stomach, it is an unusual situation.
It is an infrequent swallowing problem that is distinguished by inadequate coordination of muscles in the esophagus.
Risks
Esophageal manometry is entirely safe, and complications are unusual. However, the test may give you discomfort, including:
- Watery eyes
- Clogging when the tube moves towards your throat
- The discomfort of throat and nose during the procedure
Afterward, you may experience slight side effects, which lasts within an hour. It includes:
How will you prepare for esophageal manometry?
To prepare for this test, you need to refrain from eating and drinking before the procedure begins. Your doctor will provide you particular instructions of dos and don’ts. Also, make sure to ask your doctor about the medications allowed before the test.
During the examination
- While you are waiting to start, your doctor may spray your throat with an anesthetic medication so that you will not feel something during the test.
- A tube is moved through your throat or nose towards your esophagus. It does not affect your breathing, but still, it will make your eye water and cause some irritation on the nose.
- After the tube is placed inside, you’ll need to remain seated.
- When the doctor sees what’s inside of your stomach, he/she can slowly take off the tube.
