Esophageal Manometry
A diagnostic test used to check whether the muscles in the esophagus are working properly. When the muscles don’t work as they should, you may experience symptoms such as heartburn, trouble or pain when swallowing, chest pain and regurgitation (food coming back up after swallowing).
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Questions patients ask
What is heartburn?
- Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux is a condition where acid from the stomach flows into the esophagus.
- The feeling can be described as burning discomfort behind the breastbone that spreads toward the neck or throat
- Other patients can feel bitter or sour taste in their throat