Esophageal pH Monitoring
Alternate Names : Esophageal Acidity Test, pH Monitoring - Esophageal
DefinitionEsophageal pH monitoring is a test that measures how often and for how long stomach acid enters the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).
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Why is the Test Performed?
Esophageal pH monitoring is used to assess how much stomach acid is entering the esophagus and how well it is cleared. In infants, this test is usually used to evaluate the absence or presence of GERD and associated excessive crying or other problems.
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