24-Hour pH and Impedance
24-hour pH impedance testing quantifies the level of acid reflux experienced by the oesophagus throughout the day. In this procedure, a slender, noodle-like, flexible catheter is introduced through the nostril and directed to the stomach’s opening. This catheter is sensitive enough to adapt to the acidic environment along to its entire extent. It sends information about how much acid is coming back up in your stomach to a computer that you wear on your waist belt.
The tube remains in the patient’s stomach for a 24 hour period while eating, drinking, sleeping, with your usual routines. During this time, the doctor can gather details about acid levels and other functions of your oesophagus throughout the entire day.
At Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, we are the top choice for 24-hour pH and impedance testing in Hyderabad. Our modern facilities and precise medical equipment focus on offering best-in- class and creative treatments for patients needing 24-hour pH and impedance testing.
Procedure for 24-Hours and Impedance
- The surgery is performed under consciousness, no sedative and anaesthetic is administered so you will be awake and alert during the procedure.
- The doctor sprays medicine in your nose and throat to make them numb, so you don’t feel anything when they put the tube in.
- In the next step, a tiny computer is placed on your waist belt, like a small phone. This computer gets information from the acid-sensing tip of the tube inside your body.
- Further, you are free to perform your daily activities.
- Your doctor might want you to write down what you eat, what you do, and any symptoms you experience.
- The tube measures how much acid goes back up into your oesophagus. It sends this data to the computer and compares it to your symptoms.
Conditions Diagnosed Through 24-Hours and Impedance
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Heartburn
- Trouble swallowing
- Changes in voice or hoarseness
- Continual coughing or throat-clearing
- Sensation of a lump in the throat
Pre-Procedure Care
- Please make sure to inform your doctor of all the medications you are currently taking. They will assess whether any of them might interfere with the procedure and may advise discontinuing them if necessary.
- Ensure that you have verified whether there have been any prior treatments or surgical procedures for a similar or different condition. This will enable the doctor to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic procedure.
- Avoid smoking prior to the procedure.
- Based on a review of your medical history, daily routines, medications, and physical examination, the physician will determine whether to proceed with the procedure.
- Maintain proper hydration and consume a sufficient meal up until one day before the procedure.
Complications Associated with 24-Hours and Impedance
- Nosebleeds
- Discomfort or irritation in the throat or nasal passages
- Rarely, perforation or injury to the oesophagus