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Diagnosing Reflux: What Is An Esophageal Manometry

For patients with recurring reflux attacks, daily life can be a struggle. If you have started the process of solving your reflux issues, your doctor has likely mentioned gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to you. To diagnose you with GERD and rule out more severe afflictions, your reflux specialist will likely want to perform an esophageal manometry— one of four diagnosing tools that we have in our toolkit here at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center.

Four Procedures Used To Diagnose GERD

If you or your doctor suspect you might have Gastroesophageal reflux disease , the first step to treating your condition is to confirm a diagnosis. There are a few different tests your reflux specialist may use to do this, and which one they use may vary based on your specific needs. Below, we’ll take a look at four of the most commonly used tests to diagnose GERD, all of which are offered at Tampa Bay Reflux Center.