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Esophageal manometry (muh-NOM-uh-tree) is a test that shows how well the esophagus is working. It measures muscle contractions of the esophagus as water moves through to the stomach. This test can be helpful in diagnosing esophageal conditions, especially if you have trouble swallowing.
An esophageal manometry test measures two types of muscle activity in your esophagus. It measures the movements that carry food downward ( peristalsis ) and how the valves at the top and bottom of your esophagus open and close.
Esophageal manometry is used to check whether the muscles in the esophagus are working properly. When the muscles don’t work as they should, you may experience symptoms such as heartburn, trouble or pain when swallowing, chest pain and regurgitation (food coming back up after swallowing).
Esophageal manometry is an outpatient test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like heartburn. The esophagus is the "food...
What is Esophageal Manometry? Gastroenterologists perform esophageal manometry to determine the strength and function of a patient’s esophagus and esophageal sphincter. It measures pressures and muscle contraction patterns in the patient’s esophagus.
Esophageal manometry, also known as an esophageal motility study, is a test used to diagnose problems involving the movement and function of your esophagus (the tube that runs from your throat to your stomach).
Esophageal manometry is a test used to help diagnose issues with your esophagus or lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat...