How does the Heidelberg pH Capsule System work?
The Heidelberg pH Capsule (measures 7.1 x 15.4 mm) is a high-frequency transmitter, encapsulated within a Polyacrylate (plastic) Capsule, which when activated with Saline and swallowed, instantly displays the pH. The Heidelberg pH Capsule is NOT Radioactive. The miniature transmitter continuously transmits the pH values from the gastrointestinal tract, and are displayed on the computer screen. The Heidelberg pH Capsule eliminates the need for the “Stomach Tube” to determine pH. It provides Dr Deol with vital pH data of your GI tract, as well stomach empting time. The appropriate treatment, based on your gastric pH information (pH Gastrogram) can be instituted instead of blindly using an “Acid-Blocking Drug” forever. IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING STOMACH PH It is critical for your doctor to know the pH of your stomach. Mal-absorption, stomach gas, belching, bloating, flatulence and irritable bowels can be dealt with much easier by your doctor when he knows the pH levels of both your stomach and