What are pH Probes?
A pH probe is a thin tube that is placed through the nose into the esophagus. The tube is connected to recorder to document acid refluxing into the esophagus. Reasons for the Procedure • Evaluate a patient with normal endoscopic findings and reflux symptoms refractory to therapy. • Document reflux in an EGD negative patient being considered for antireflux surgery. • Evaluate patients after antireflux surgery that are suspected of having ongoing abnormal reflux. • Detect reflux in patients with chest pain after cardiac evaluation. • Evaluate suspected ENT manifestations of reflux. • Evaluate suspected pulmonary manifestations of reflux, e.g. Adult-onset asthma. Risks Nosebleed What to Do the Night Before the Procedure Do not eat or drink after midnight prior to the test. Your physician will inform you if should withhold or continue your acid suppressive medication. Examples include Prilosec™, Prevacid™, Aciphex™, Protonix™, Nexium™, Zantac™, Pepcid™, Axid™ or Tagament™. No sedation is r
