Problem with digestion

Heartburn, stomachache, cough at night – they may be caused by one and the same problem – acidity (рН) change in the upper parts of gastrointestinal tract. It may lead to serious diseases in case it is not treated.

It is always difficult to diagnose such conditions, because pH-change cannot be seen with the help of non-invasive methods (for instance, ultrasound); while a gastroscopy, which allows to have gastric juices probe, requires time and special preparation.

American Medical Center offers simple and effective method of pH-measuring – 24h internal monitoring (pH-metry). It does not require special preparation and the patient can live his normal life.

The doctor places a tiny probe (2 mm) to the necessary part of the gastrointestinal tract. The probe is put through the nose and fixed on the skin. The probe is connected to the portable device, which registers the data. The device is fixed on the belt of the patient. The doctor instructs the patient and starts the procedure.

The patient may live his normal life: move, eat, sleep, talk on the phone. The probe is easily removed by the doctor when the procedure is over. After that the portable device is connected to the computer and the data is transferred and interpreted by the doctor.

One of the main advantages of the method – it allows to measure pH of not only gastric juices, but also in the oesophagus and duodenum, which is very important for adequate diagnosis and proper treatment. The pH level is registered every 1-20 seconds.

This method, in case the patient has no contra-indications, is safe, painless and very informative. It can be used by patients of every age. The method is recommended to those, who have stomachaches, pains behind chest not connected with heart pathology, heartburn, cough at night, husky voice, discomfort before or after meals.

The method allows to control the effectiveness of treatment of oesophagus, stomach ulser, oesophagus reflux. The algorythms of this method is approved by international standards, American Medical Center specialists always work in accrodance with international standards.

You can make appointment at (495) 933-77-00 or using our web-site www.amcenter.ru