Ano-rectal Manometry
Ano-rectal manometry is a used to evaluate how well anal and rectal muscles work. If you have been having issues with bowel movements, this test can measure your muscle contractions to determine if they are working correctly. Your physician might decide this test is needed for you if you have issues with fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, pain or straining with bowel movements or incomplete bowel movements. Before the procedure, you will be given special instructions to follow by your physician. This test is performed by inserting a flexible, long tube that has pressure sensors on it with an attached balloon, into the rectum. When the balloon inflates, it activates the nerves that trigger an urge to have a bowel movement. The results can show if the muscles and nerves in your rectum are working properly and where the problem is if they aren’t working properly. This procedure is also performed at Edward Hospital.
Reference: Cleveland Clinic. 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/12760-anorectal-manometry
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Manometry is used to evaluate how well your esophagus is working. If you have been having problems with swallowing, heartburn, acid reflux, regurgitation or esophageal spasms, this test can measure the contractions when swallowing food through the esophagus into the stomach. A flexible, thin tube that has pressure sensors on it is inserted in your nose, down your esophagus and into the stomach. The results can reveal how weak or strong your muscle contractions are, if the contractions are consistent and reveal if your esophageal sphincter relaxes enough for food to pass through.
Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/esophageal-manometry/about/pac-20394000 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4952-esophageal-manometry-test
