Acid Reflux Scope Test
The ph test the ph test for acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease or gerd) measures how often and for how long stomach acid enters the esophagus, and how well it clears the esophagus performed with a thin, plastic tube armed with a sensor, it measures the amount of acid backing up into the esophagus. Acid reflux scope test. This entire test takes 2 to 3 minutes and at times may take a longer period if the acid reflux disease is acute diagnosis of acid reflux disease with manometry test this is a type of test which is conducted to identify the problems with valve pressure and motility present in esophagus.
acid reflux scope test
The scope will explore the esophagus down to the inlet at the stomach they will examine the sphincter (ring of muscle) at that area to see if there are problems they may also take some color pictures and get an idea if any damage has been done to the esophageal walls from the acid.
