Wireless Capsule PH Monitoring For Acid Reflux Treatment in London What is Wireless Capsule pH Monitoring? Wireless capsule pH monitoring is a test for patients suffering from acid reflux. Acid reflux refers to stomach acid riding up or flowing from the stomach into the oesophagus (food pipe). It is also called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). This can lead to unpleasant symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, sore throat, cough, sickness and vomiting. Acid reflux can lead to inflammation in the oesophagus (oesophagitis) and sometimes cause a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus.
The procedure involves performing a routine gastroscopy procedure with an additional 5-10 minutes for the wireless pH capsule to be placed. After the gastroscopy has been performed, a thin wire with the pH capsule is passed through the mouth into the oesophagus and the pH capsule is carefully placed in the lower oesophagus. This is done by painlessly clipping the pH capsule to the lining of the oesophagus and then withdrawing the wire. The pH capsule can remain in place for up to 96 hours and records data regarding the amount of acid which rides up into the oesophagus. It has the advantage of obtaining precise and accurate objective information regarding acidity levels in the oesophagus and offers significant advantages over nasal catheter pH monitoring.
Advantages and Alternatives to Wireless Capsule pH Monitoring Gastroscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy pH monitoring is an incredibly safe, painless and relatively simple test. Unlike conventional pH monitoring systems which use nasal catheters in left in place for a whole day, patients are left feeling unaware of the data monitoring and as a result more likely to maintain their regular lifestyle, activities and diet. This provides Dr Goel with results representing a more realistic profile of the frequency and severity of the acid reflux.
Wireless capsule pH monitoring during gastroscopy offers significant advantages including: • • • • • • •
Simple, safe and easy-to-perform Well-tolerated and non-invasive (compared with nasal catheter pH monitoring, which can be uncomfortable and visible) Better objective analysis and results regarding acid reflux and correlation with patient’s day to day activities and lifestyle factors such as meals and sleeping Continued monitoring for 48 hours and up to 96 hours (contrasting with 24-hour ambulatory nasal catheter pH monitoring) No follow up catheter removal procedure required In-depth analysis can help guide management, eg. If anti-reflux surgery is being considered Enables individually tailored treatment regarding lifestyle factors and medication timings
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