Esophageal pH Monitoring Center - Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gastroenterologist Doctors for Esophageal pH MonitoringType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Passaic * R Swami Nathan MD  Masood A Rizvi MD  Caldwell Medical Center  North Jersey Gastroenterology Associates  North Jersey Gastroenterology Associates  North Jersey Gastroenterology Associates  North Jersey Gastroenterology Associates  North Jersey Gastroenterology Associates  Passaic County Gastroenterology  Bellardini Kosc & Pavlou MDs  Michael Mainero MD  Passaic County Gastroenterology  Bellardini Kosc & Pavlou MDs  Passaic County Gastroenterology  Subodh Patel MD  Michael Kottas MD  Vitaly A Fishbein MD  Robert A Levinson MD  North Jersey Digestive Healthcare PA  Gastroenterology Center PA  H Mohtashemi MD  Gastrointestinal Group of North Jersey  Gastrointestinal Group of North Jersey  Gastrointestinal Group of North Jersey  Charles S Goldberg MD  Anil Agarwal MD  Walid J Baddoura MD  Lawrence Barnet MD  John J Farkas MD  New Jersey Physicians  The Gastroenterology Group of New Jersey PA  The Gastroenterology Group of New Jersey PA  The Gastroenterology Group of New Jersey PA  Montclair Gastroenterology Consultants  Dennis A Tobia MD  Janardhan Bollu MD FACP  Burgos & Burgos MD  Bassam Najjar MD  Piotr Huskowski MD  Joseph M Roth MD & Howard P Gliklich MD PA  Joseph M Roth MD & Howard P Gliklich MD PA  Joseph M Roth MD & Howard P Gliklich MD PA  William J Focazio MD  St Joseph Hospital  Fiore DeVito MD  Ashok Gupta MD  Louis J Celebre MD  Mohamad Ayub Bajwa MD  John N Green MD  Theodore DaCosta MD  New Jersey Physician  Bharat M Dasani MD  New Jersey Physician  Robert Eagle MD  Drs Gaymon & Rudd  Jon D Green MD  Advanced Gastroenterology  Drs Gaymon & Rudd  Drs McCabe Ruffini & Stefaniwsky  Drs McCabe Ruffini & Stefaniwsky  Robert R Gialanella MD  Robert R Gialanella MD  Daniel Manzi MD  Affiliates In Gastroenterology PA  Essex Gastroenterology Associates  Harry M Friedland MD  Affiliates In Gastroenterology PA  Affiliates In Gastroenterology PA  Affiliates In Gastroenterology PA  Essex Gastroenterology Associates  Wien Medical Group LLC  New Jersey Physicians LLC  Ruby Sampson MD  Nina Coffin MD  Premier Surgical Group PA  Ramesh C Gupta MD  Donald H Kutner DO  Gary I Gorodokin MD  Drs Sundaram & Sundaram  University Hospital Digestive Diseases  UMDNJ Department of Medicine  University Hospital Digestive Diseases  S C Baldino MD & Assoc  University Hospital Hepatology Department  Elias M Pascual MD  Mark Waxman MD  Rajender K Arora MD  Jennifer Brown DO  Mahesh Desai MD  Jennifer Brown DO  Michael Goldfarb MD  United Medical PC  Michael Rosen MD  Mehul N Shah MD  Alfred W Helwig III MD  Rutherford Gastroenterology Associates PA  Jeffrey B Danzig MD  Homayoon Hatefi MD  Bernard H Chaiken MD  Anna M Korkis MD Passaic, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Esophageal pH MonitoringRead the Esophageal pH Monitoring article » What is esophageal pH monitoring?Esophageal pH (pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution) monitoring is a procedure for measuring the reflux (regurgitation or backwash) of acid from the stomach into the esophagus that occurs in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When is esophageal pH monitoring used?Esophageal pH monitoring is used to diagnose GERD effects, to determine the effectiveness of medications that are given to prevent acid reflux, and to determine if episodes of acidic reflux are causing episodes of chest pain. Monitoring esophageal pH also can be used to determine if acid is reaching the pharynx (lower throat) and is possibly responsible for such symptoms as cough, hoarseness, and sore throat.
How is esophageal pH monitoring performed?Esophageal pH monitoring is performed by passing a thin plastic catheter a sixteenth of an inch in diameter through one nostril, down the back of the throat, and into the esophagus as the patient swallows. The tip of the catheter contains a sensor that senses acid. The sensor is positioned in the esophagus so that it is just above the lower esophageal sphincter, a specialized area of esophageal muscle that lies at the junction of the esophagus and stomach and prevents acid from refluxing back up into the esophagus. In this position the sensor records each reflux of acid. The catheter protruding from the nose is connected to a recorder that registers each reflux of acid. The patient is sent home with the catheter and recorder in place and returns the next day to have them removed. During the 24 hours that the catheter is in place, the patient goes about his or her usual activities, for example, eating, sleeping, and working. Meals, periods of sleep, and symptoms are recorded by the patient in a diary and/or by pushing buttons on the recorder. After the catheter is removed, the recorder ... Recommended Reading Related to Esophageal pH MonitoringWhat Is Esophagitis?Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. If left untreated, this condition can become very uncomfortable, causing problems with swallowing, ulcers, and scarring of the esophagus. In rare instances, a condition known as "Barrett's esophagus" may develop, which is a risk factor for esophageal cancer. What Causes Esophagitis?Esophagitis is caused by an infection or irritation in the esophagus. An infection can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or diseases that weaken the immune system. Infections that cause esophagitis include:
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
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Chronic Cough
- Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependant upon the cause.
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Esophagitis
- Esophagitis is caused by an infection or irritation of the esophagus. Infections that cause esophagitis include candida yeast infection of the esophagus as well as herpes.
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Hoarseness
- Hoarseness (abnormal deep, harsh, raspy voice) is caused by a variety of conditions in which the larynx (voice box and vocal chords) are irritated or injured. Examples of causes of hoarseness include: laryngitis, straining the vocal cords by yelling or screaming, infections, GERD, allergies, and more. Treatment of hoarseness depends on the cause.
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The Digestive System
- Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food.
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Reflux Laryngitis
- Acid backing up into the larynx (voice box), it causes reflux laryngitis. Irritation of the lining of the esophagus, larynx, and throat can lead to esophagitis, sinusitis, strictures, hoarseness, throat clearing, swallowing problems, asthma, chronic cough, and more. Typical symptoms of reflux laryngitis include heartburn, hoarseness, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Reflux laryngitis can be treated with OTC medication, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes.
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