How do I prepare for a manometry test?

Do NOT eat or drink anything for 8 hours before your scheduled appointment time. You may take your morning medications with sips of water. You should arrive to the GI Lab 30 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure time.

What should I do before esophageal manometry?

You might need to avoid eating and drinking for a time before esophageal manometry. Your doctor will give you specific instructions. Also, tell your doctor about medications you take. You might be asked not to take some medications before the test.

Can you eat before a manometry test?

Preparing for Esophageal Manometry Typically, eating and drinking must be avoided for at least six hours before the test. Be sure to tell your doctor about any medications and supplements you take.

Can manometry be done under anesthesia?

During the endoscopy, the manometry catheter will be placed in the esophagus down the back of the throat to the stomach. You will be given sedation or anesthesia during this test. The upper endoscopy usually takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Are you awake for a manometry?

What can I expect during the esophageal manometry test? Your nostrils will be numbed with an anesthetic gel to allow for easier placement of the catheter. A cotton-tipped applicator (Q-tip) will be inserted and removed, followed by introduction of the catheter. You will remain awake for the procedure.

What medication 48 hrs prior to esophageal manometry should the patient withhold before the test?

Some medications may NOT be taken on the day of the test until the testing is complete. These include: Pain medications such as Percocet, Tramadol, Morphine, Dilaudid, Oxycodone, Codeine, Hydrocodone or Vicodin. Sedative or anxiety medications such as Ativan, Xanax, Valium, Klonopin or Amitriptyline.

Is there an alternative to esophageal manometry?

There are no good alternatives to esophageal manometry. Esophageal manometry is usually performed after anatomic abnormalities have been ruled out by endoscopy. The function of the muscles of the esophagus and the working of the esophageal sphincter may be assessed initially by performing a barium swallow.