Esophageal Manometry Treatment in India
About Esophageal Manometry
Key Highlights
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Gold standard diagnostic tool for evaluating esophageal muscle function and coordination.Helps accurately diagnose specific motility disorders like achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, and ineffective esophageal motility.Outpatient procedure with no incisions, typically completed within an hour.Provides objective data to differentiate between motility disorders and other causes of swallowing difficulties.Essential for planning and guiding appropriate treatment, which may include medication, dietary changes, or specialized procedures like pneumatic dilation.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) for solids, liquids, or both.
- Unexplained non-cardiac chest pain.
- Chronic heartburn or acid reflux (GERD) symptoms not responding to standard therapy.
- Suspected esophageal motility disorders like achalasia, scleroderma, or diffuse esophageal spasm.
- Pre-operative evaluation before anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication) to ensure normal esophageal motility.
- Evaluation of regurgitation of undigested food.
How to prepare
- Fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure; typically, no food or drink after midnight.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, especially blood thinners or sedatives; you may be asked to temporarily stop some.
- Avoid smoking and chewing gum on the day of the test.
- Discuss any nasal obstructions, bleeding disorders, or heart/lung conditions with your gastroenterologist beforehand.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home if sedation is used, though it is often performed without it.
Risks & possible complications
- Mild and temporary discomfort in the nose and throat during catheter insertion.
- Gagging, coughing, or a sensation of needing to vomit during the procedure.
- Minor nosebleed (epistaxis).
- Rare risk of accidental insertion into the airway (very uncommon with experienced practitioners).
- Extremely rare risk of esophageal perforation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can usually resume normal activities and diet immediately after the procedure.
- You may experience a mild sore throat or stuffy nose for a few hours.
- Drink water to help soothe the throat.
- Your gastroenterologist will discuss the test results and a detailed treatment plan in a follow-up appointment, typically within a week.
- No special wound care is needed as there are no incisions.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
0-1 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering esophageal manometry in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for esophageal manometry in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform esophageal manometry. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for esophageal manometry compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Esophageal Manometry in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing esophageal manometry.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
David Joshi, a 58-year-old retired school...
David Joshi, a 58-year-old retired school principal, had been struggling for over a year with a persistent feeling that food was getting stuck in his chest. Meals, once a joyful family time, became a source of anxiety, accompanied by painful heartburn and regurgitation. His primary care doctor initially treated him for GERD, but when PPIs provided little relief, he was referred to a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist, suspecting a motility disorder like achalasia, explained that an Esophageal Manometry was the definitive test to map the muscle function of his esophagus. David was terrified of the procedure, fearing the insertion of the catheter through his nose. The test itself was uncomfortable and made him gag, but the nurse's calm coaching helped him breathe through it. The results confirmed achalasia. While the diagnosis was serious, David felt profound relief at finally having an answer. He underwent a successful POEM procedure. Post-recovery, he can eat without fear again. His emotional journey shifted from frustration and dread to validation and hope, grateful for a clear path forward.
Gastroenterologists for Esophageal Manometry
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform esophageal manometry and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 25 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 34 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 8 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 18 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 49 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
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- 32 Years Experience
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- 30 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 9 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai