{"id":294504,"date":"2024-12-20T18:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/what-is-esophageal-manometry-and-what-is-it-for\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T18:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T21:00:09","slug":"what-is-esophageal-manometry-and-what-is-it-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/what-is-esophageal-manometry-and-what-is-it-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Esophageal Manometry and what is it for?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A <\/b>Esophageal Manometry <\/b>is a test that evaluates the functionality of the esophagus, identifying irregularities that can cause diseases<\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>Esophageal Manometry<\/b><\/a> is a fundamental test for evaluating the esophagus, the channel responsible for carrying the food we eat to the stomach. There is also a valve that separates these two organs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Malfunctions of the esophagus and this valve result in diseases that cause discomfort. These can include pressure in the chest, a feeling of pain, difficulty swallowing and even reflux which is difficult to treat. <\/span><\/p>\n