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Doctor insights on: Will My Breathing Be Interfered With During Esophageal Manometry

No except....: Many people are anxious during the test and the tube generally goes into the nose so you may sense faster breathing and feel congested. However, just like an upper endoscopy, the tube goes into the esophagus and does not pass into the trachea so breathing is unaffected. ...Read more

HUGE...: Bigger than a rain gutter... No - seriously it is small enough to slip through your nostril and go down the back of your throat into your esophagus. ...Read more

It could happen: The probe may be irritating and cause an exacerbated gag reflux. ...Read more

Alter results : Any 'sedation' may influence the accuracy of the results...Manometry essentially measures a few items: pressure and proper direction of contractions in the body of the esophagus and pressure and appropriately timed relaxation of the sphincter of the esophagus. ...Read more

EM studies: Esophageal manometry (em) is a probe, typically passed transnasally, into your esophagus. The probe is sensitive to pressures generated when esophagus muscles contract during swallowing. Probe measures muscle coordination during swallowing, as well as function & effectiveness of both upper & lower esophageal sphincters. Motility disorders, situational spasms, & gerd contributants are measured. ...Read more

Swallowing problems: Test is best to look for problems with the muscles of the esophagus, how they function and what could be going on when they are not functioning and a person is having difficulty swallowing or undefined chest pain without clear source. Best for diagnosing things like achalasia and esophageal spasm and hypomotility. ...Read more

You could: Most people tolerate the procedure without difficulty. Sometimes a novacaine like medicine is given to help patients tolerate the tube. But there will be a foreign object sensation in the back of your throat. If you are able to suppress the sensation or urge to cough you will be fine. Good luck. ...Read more

Tube placed: A manometry tube is placed in the nose and passed into the stomach. Occasionally, it can go through the mouth. Many times, numbing meds can be used to make the passage of the tube easier. It is also well lubricated. Once the tube is in place, you will be asked to swallow several times to calibrate the machine and then the test will begin. ...Read more

Esophageal manometry: Em is a diagnostic tool that permits assessment of esophageal motility. A thin, pressure-sensitive catheter is inserted into the esophagus to measure peristalsis and the function of the upper and lower esophageal sphincters. ...Read more

Depends: it depends of the medications most likely not ...Read more

Best not to: Since the study usually is testing during a fasting state, you should not have any solids for at least 6 hours and liquids for 3. ...Read more

Sure: As the esophagus and trachea are different organs. The pressure exerted by the manometer shouldn't affect your sinuses directly. ...Read more

Motility problems: If your physician suspects motility problems, or abnormal movement of the esophagus or associated sphincters, then manometry, or pressure measurements may be ordered. Syndromes include hiatal hernia, achalasia, esophageal spasm and zenker's and epihrenic diverticulum. ...Read more

Hospital: Can be done at most major medical centers. ...Read more

Where to get your EM: Esophageal manometry is a specialty test that typically is performed by a gastroenterologist in his office. Depending upon your locale, the gastroenterologist's practice setting, & if your town has a specialist who has a particular interest in disorders of esophageal function, you may be referred to a swallowing center located in a university or hospital where the equipment & staff are housed. ...Read more

Sorry but no : Unfortunately the capsule can only be used to take pictures right now (endoscopy) ... The pH probe measures various parameters completely differently. Wish I had a better answer for you ... Hope that helps! ...Read more

Vagus: Nerve and digestive issues could occur with diabetes, conditions like scleroderma and chronic esophagitis could affect swallowing. ...Read more

No: Unless it is inadvertent placed down the esophagus. ...Read more

Esophagitis: You may have irritation of your esophagus from acid reflux. Try an over the counter antacid and see if your symptoms improve. If not, you need to see a gastroenterologist and let them investigate the issue. ...Read more

Maybe: Gastroesophageal reflux becomes a disease when it damages your esophagus, vocal cords and/or lungs ;/or when it significantly alters your lifestyle. When it is a disease, treatment options include lifestyle changes, medication, endoscopic or surgical procedures. See your primary care provider or gastroenterologist to find out more. Hope this helps! ...Read more