Esophageal Manometry Cost in Salem

The doctor will recommend you to

• Fast for 6 to 8 hours prior to the procedure
• Stop certain medications that can cause complications

The procedure is generally done by an experienced gastroenterologist. There is no need of anaesthesia or sedation. During the procedure,  

• First of all, the doctor will give a solution to gargle or a gel/spray is applied to the throat. The purpose is to numb the throat and nose.
• A thin and flexible tube containing sensors is passed through the nose, into the oesophagus and down to the stomach.
• Small sips of water will be given. Pattern of contractions of esophageal muscles, their strength and the pressure exerted by these muscles will be recorded.
• This entire process is continued for about 20 to 30 minutes, and then the tube is slowly removed. 
   

Generally, the patients are able to resume their normal activities in a few hours after the procedure.

The patient may have sore throat and congested nose for 1 to 2 days post the procedure.

This a very safe procedure. But as with other medical procedures, it also has certain risks.

• Choking when the tube is passed through throat
• Watering of eyes
• Sore throat
• Congested nose
• Nose bleeding 
• Puncture in the esophagus, in extremely rare cases
• Irregular heartbeat