Esophageal pH Monitoring
Alternate Names : Esophageal Acidity Test, pH Monitoring - Esophageal
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How to Prepare for the Test?
Your health care provider will ask you to fast and avoid smoking after midnight before the test.
Some drugs may alter the test results, and your health care provider may ask you to withhold those substances for 24 hours before the test. These substances may include:
- Antacids
- Anticholinergics
- Cholinergics
- Adrenergic blockers
- Alcohol
- Corticosteroids
- H2 blockers
Do not discontinue any medication unless advised to do so by your health care provider.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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