Oesophageal Ph metre
Yugen Care’s oesophageal pH metre testing in Dubai measures the presence of acid in the oesophagus and helps diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease and its related disorders. Such useful clinical instruments serve a purpose, as they assist our specialists in formulating appropriate treatments for the symptoms of acid reflux. We make it a point to guarantee maximum comfort to patients by assisting them throughout the process of the test. Yugen Care’s oesophageal pH metre testing ensures correct diagnosis together with suitable individual treatment regimes for the clients, resulting in their sustained improvement and better health of the digestive system.
What is oesophageal PH metre?
An oesophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid enters the oesophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It also measures how long the acid stays there. The test involves placing a catheter (a thin tube), or a special device called a pH probe, into your oesophagus, or we can use oesophageal capsule instead.
Procedure Info At A Glance
| Is it painful? | No, done under sedation |
| Is there any downtime? | No |
| How many sessions are needed? | One |
| How long does the procedure take? | 15 minutes |
| When can I see the results? | Through 96 hours |
| How often should I do it? | Once, no need to repeat |
Causes & Benefits
Increased acid in the oesophagus may be related to:
- Barrett oesophagus
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Oesophageal scarring
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Heartburn
- Reflux esophagitis.
So, we can use this test to put the diagnosis of these disorders.
FAQ
How to Prepare for the Test?
Your health care provider will ask you to not eat or drink after midnight before the test. You should also avoid smoking.Some medicines may change the test results. Your provider may ask you to not take these for between 24 hours and 2 weeks (or more) before the test. You also may be told to avoid alcohol.
Medicines that you may need to stop include:
- Adrenergic blockers
- Antacids
- Anticholinergics
- Cholinergics
- Corticosteroids
- H2 blockers
- NSAIDs
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Do not stop taking any medicine unless told to do so by your provider.