Esophageal pH Monitoring Center - San Gabriel, CA
San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel * Talbert Medical Group  Songul Atay MD Inc  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Consultants  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Hertz & Associates in Gastroenterology A Medical Group Inc  Derek M. Dobalian MD  Behrooz Ahmadi MD  Norman Kuo MD  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Conrad A Cox MD  Jose Pantoja MD  Hoa Nguyen MD Inc  Christopher D Bui MD  Kenneth Yamashiro MD  Richard Yip MD  Healthcare System 2000  Gastroenterology Consultants  Digestive Disease Center  Sirus Farivar MD  Ronald J Policastro MD  Jay P Diliberto MD  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Syam P Gaddam MD  Newport Medical Huntington Group  Talbert Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Gastro Digestive Medical Group  Frischer Medical Group  Steven J Weiss MD  Ravindra Alapati MD  Ashok Amin MD  Ambika Bali MD  Clement Chu MD  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Andrew C Ko MD  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Leduc Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Harvey S Sahni MD  Fountain Valley Cardiology  David M Truong MD  Internal Medicine Specialists Medical Groups  Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  Quang Phan MD  Rangarao Panguluri MD  Neal M Shindel MD  Robert A Mecum MD  Richard L Parks MD & Barton Ueki MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Abdul Alaama MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest  Morris Taub MD  LAC / Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital  The Internal Medical Group  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Multi Health Care Medical Group  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  San Pedro Internal Family Medicine  Perry B Sheidayi MD PC  Yong Chung MD  Donald R Abraham MD  Lino DeGuzman MD  Manuchehr Darani MD  Abhay Parikh MD  Coast Gastroenterology Group  Parminder S Dhaliwal MD  William Essilfie MD  Tejinder M Kalra MD San Gabriel, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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