Esophageal Manometry to Detect Swallowing Problems
Esophageal Manometry to Detect Swallowing Problems
You may feel some discomfort as the tube is being placed, but this process takes only about a minute. Most people quickly adjust to the tube's presence. The tube will not interfere with your breathing. Vomiting and coughing are possible (although rare) when the tube is being placed.
After the tube is inserted, you are asked to lie on your left side. You will be asked to swallow water at certain times during the test. A small sensor will record each time you swallow.
The tube is then slowly withdrawn. The gastroenterologist (a doctor who specializes in conditions of the gastrointestinal tract) will interpret the esophageal contractions that were recorded during the test.
The test lasts from 30 to 40 minutes.
You may resume your normal diet and activities after having manometry. If your throat feels sore following the test, suck on lozenges or gargle with warm salt water.
If you have any unusual symptoms or side effects following esophageal manometry, call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.
What Is Esophageal Manometry?
In this article
- Who Gets Esophageal Manometry?
- How Does Manometry Work?
- What Happens Before Manometry?
- Can I Eat or Drink Before Manometry?
- What Happens During Esophageal Manometry?
- What Happens After Having Manometry?
- Warning About Manometry
What Happens During Esophageal Manometry? continued...
You may feel some discomfort as the tube is being placed, but this process takes only about a minute. Most people quickly adjust to the tube's presence. The tube will not interfere with your breathing. Vomiting and coughing are possible (although rare) when the tube is being placed.
After the tube is inserted, you are asked to lie on your left side. You will be asked to swallow water at certain times during the test. A small sensor will record each time you swallow.
The tube is then slowly withdrawn. The gastroenterologist (a doctor who specializes in conditions of the gastrointestinal tract) will interpret the esophageal contractions that were recorded during the test.
The test lasts from 30 to 40 minutes.
What Happens After Having Manometry?
You may resume your normal diet and activities after having manometry. If your throat feels sore following the test, suck on lozenges or gargle with warm salt water.
Warning About Manometry
If you have any unusual symptoms or side effects following esophageal manometry, call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.