{"id":17519,"date":"2023-02-21T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T09:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/?page_id=17519"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:44:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T09:44:12","slug":"esophageal-ph-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Esophageal PH Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esophageal manometry is a process of measuring the acid reflux in the esophagus to check the health of the esophagus. The process makes sure the level of acid reflux by using a probe. The test will help you in the diagnosis of diseases like GERD. Depending on your results, your doctor will prescribe you a specific treatment. Receiving this PH-metry on time is essential because if not done on time can cause permanent damage to your esophagus. Read below to know more!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef42b59806f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef42b59806f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#What_is_Esophagus\" >What is Esophagus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#What_is_Esophageal_Test\" >What is Esophageal Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#How_is_the_Test_Done\" >How is the Test Done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#Why_do_I_Need_to_Go_for_the_Test\" >Why do I Need to Go for the Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#Which_Doctor_Should_I_Choose_for_the_Test\" >Which Doctor Should I Choose for the Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Treatment\" >What are the Benefits of the Treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#What_are_the_Preparations_Before_the_Test\" >What are the Preparations Before the Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#After_Care\" >After Care:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#Is_the_Diagnosis_Painful\" >Is the Diagnosis Painful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/other-treatments\/esophageal-ph-test\/#Every_Moment_Counts_Get_your_Diagnosis_Right_Now\" >Every Moment Counts Get your Diagnosis Right Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Esophagus\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Esophagus?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A long hollow pipe is for transporting food from the mouth to the throat, passed to the stomach. Muscles in the esophagus are responsible for food propelling. There are two sphincters, one in the upper part and the other in the lower end.\u00a0 The valve present at the lower end will stay closed until the food comes. When you are having esophagus issues, the most common symptoms are heartburn and burning in the chest area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Esophageal_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Esophageal Test?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A test is done to check the level of acid in the esophagus and to analyze the time for which the acid stays there. A probe is inserted into the esophagus. This probe will measure the level of acid reflux in the area. In acid reflux, the food comes back from the stomach to the esophagus and causes burning and irritation. This acid reflux when remain untreated causes GERD. This condition can damage the esophageal part and cause serious issues. Sometimes, people who are receiving the treatment check the therapy&#8217;s effectiveness by the test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Test_Done\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the Test Done?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform the test, your doctor will apply a numbing cream on the nose and nostrils to make that area numb. After this, a tube will be passed from the mouth to the stomach. The patient has felt irritated by the process for some time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To carry out the process, you may be sitting or lying on the bed as your doctor said.\u00a0 During the process, you may be asked to swallow or drink water. When the pipe goes inside the nose, it causes irritation. The process takes around half an hour to get complete. After the examinations, the laboratory will send your results to your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_Need_to_Go_for_the_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do I Need to Go for the Test?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a patient is suffering from the following he\/she should go for the diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have heartburn and face burning in their chest\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To confirm the GERD symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check the treatment effectiveness for Individuals who are already receiving the treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cough, congestion, and eating issues\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who need to undergo esophageal surgery go for the diagnosis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates in which the heartburn does not gets controlled by medications\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Doctor_Should_I_Choose_for_the_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Doctor Should I Choose for the Test?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gastroenterologist who is trained in treating different medical issues such as esophageal problems. Issues related to the small intestine, stomach, colon, and rectum. Dr. Kadir Koray is an expert in this field and has been carrying out screenings and treatments for several years. The testing process is safe until carried out by a professional otherwise there are some risks attached to the treatment. The pipe can go in the wrong direction while insertion. Your physician takes care of the safe insertion of the tube.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Benefits of the Treatment?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Esophageal PH Test in Abu Dhabi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comes with a lot of advantages. These are the ones present below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment is very sensitive and can detect even small acid changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who have to undergo esophageal surgery can evaluate their condition accurately by the test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps in selecting an effective medicine for the patient according to the severity of the disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Preparations_Before_the_Test\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Preparations Before the Test?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the treatment to get successful, patients are advised to stop drinking and eating because an unfilled stomach helps in a better diagnosis. Other preparations are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the treatment, you should tell your doctor about the medications you are using\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your doctor stops you from eating or drinking something, you need to stop\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoking, alcohol, and nicotine one day before the test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals should wear dresses that are not tight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell about the medical history\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Care\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Care:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a patient is done with the test, he\/she may feel some sort of pain, irritation, and bleeding but this goes away with time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor may prescribe some specific food intake after the process and the patient needs to follow that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing this aftercare, the patient can feel normal quickly. Continue eating nutritious food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Diagnosis_Painful\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the Diagnosis Painful?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the diagnosis starts and the doctor inserts the tube in the throat patient gags a little and also feels irritation but this only stays there for some seconds after which the patient gets normal. As the probe is inserted through the nose it can cause a nosebleed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_Moment_Counts_Get_your_Diagnosis_Right_Now\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Moment Counts Get your Diagnosis Right Now!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esophagus is an important part of our digestive tract and keeping it healthy keeps the overall body, healthy. So if you face any sort of gastrointestinal issue symptoms then you should immediately contact your doctor. Schedule your appointment here in our clinicc now by filling the form present below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Esophageal manometry is a process of measuring the acid reflux in the esophagus to check the health of the esophagus. The process makes sure the level of acid reflux by using a probe. The test will help you in the diagnosis of diseases like GERD. 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