Dr. Jasmeet Singh Ahluwalia

265, Lajpat Nagar, Guru Nanak Mission Chownk, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001

24-hour pH Metry Test in India

The 24-hour pH Metry test is also called an esophageal pH test. It is an outpatient procedure to test pH and the amount of acid that can pass through the esophagus from the entrance of the stomach for 24 hours. This test is performed to check the hiatus hernia and Achalasia Cardia. Star hospital is best known for the 24-hour pH Metry Test in India, and Dr. Jasmeet Singh Ahluwalia is the best gastroenterologist surgery doctor in India. 

This testing is normally used to determine the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or to find the cause of various reasons including:

– Heartburn ( A burning sensitivity in the chest )
– Difficulty in eating food.
– Uncommon symptoms of GERD like chest pain, asthma, and persistent cough
– Disgorgement food coming back to the throat
– This test also helps to evaluate the success of current medical treatment for reflux or heartburn.

24 Hour Impedance Metry Test

Contact Star Hospital for getting 24-hour impedance metry test. A 24-hour impedance metry test is performed by doctors to evaluate the amount of acid or PH that passes into the esophagus in 24 hours. This test is used to check for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)- constant cough, change of voice, heartburn, and chest pain are some of the basic symptoms of GERD. During this test, a tube(used to measure acid and impedance) is inserted into the esophagus throughout the nose, and the tube remains connected to the patient’s body for 24 hours to collect the whole data on the connected device (monitoring device). The majority of doctors suggest the patient perform their daily activities during the process. After the monitoring period of 24 hours, the data gathered on the device is analyzed by doctors, and based on the report, they suggest the appropriate solution/treatment to the patient.

24-hour pH Metry Test

Best Hospital for Esophageal (24-Hour) pH Test

Star hospital in Jalandhar is the best hospital for performing the best 24-hour ph test in India for patients. 24-hour pH Metry Test in India at Star Hospital. In this test, a narrow flexible tube is used which is called a catheter. The catheter is inserted into the patient’s nose the positioned about two inches above the lower esophageal sphincter. As esophageal manometry is compulsory to find the exact position of the lower esophageal sphincter, Manometry is necessary before executing the pH study. Before the test, the patient nose is insensitive to the anesthetic gel. This tube can stay in the patient body for the next 24-hour and provide data to the connected computer. A doctor can use this data to see the patient’s condition and make a plan of treatment. The catheter can find any changes in acidity through the full stretch of the catheter. 

The patient should stop eating or drinking 4-6 hours before the procedure. The doctor always discusses with a patient if they are taking any regular medication to reduce acid. They suggest the patient stop these medicine because it might affect the procedure results.

Procedure Expectation

It is a procedure that does not require any kind of anesthesia. Most of the patients submit to the procedure well. Once the procedure is concluded, patients can start their normal activities directly.

Complication

The 24-hour pH test is a safe procedure. On some occasions, the patients can sense some kind of irritation around the nose and throat area. Occasionally develop nausea and vomiting. Some patients can encounter mild irritation around the back of the throat from the catheter.

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