FrompH probe/Impedance
These tests are used to measure how often material refluxes from the stomach back into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). The pH probe measures acid reflux. The impedance catheter measures both acid and nonacid reflux. Your child’s doctor will decide which test will be most helpful. For both tests, a small, flexible catheter is passed through the nose and into the esophagus. The catheter is attached to a recording device. The catheter is left in place for 24 hours. During this time your child can eat and drink normally.
They did. Says her throat is sore but she's dealing better than I thought. Lots of throat clearing and mucus. That seem right?Shame they couldn't place the probe while she was under. :thumbdown:
She has another 14 hours. She's managed to eat some of her dinner and can't stop drinking water. Has gone through 2 bottles in less than an hour and wants more.So sorry that it's painful. How much longer does it stay in?
I could've, but it really isn't bad enough to warrant an ER visit. She's eating good and playing. We try to hold off and see the Pedi whenever possible.Why did you call on call Gi who scoped her ?
Swollen uvula can block the throat for her airway .
I know our discharge instructions in the past would have had us call ....right away
She is, lol. It takes a lot for her not to eat. I would imagine that eating may be aggravating it worse though so we'll see what the Pedi says. We've been treating with Tylenol and popsicles over the weekend.She's eating well? I wasn't picturing that.
Follow-up appointment next week.The throat sounds like it will be easily fixed. Any results of the pH probe?
No, she doesn't have an IBD diagnosis. We use Tylenol as a pre-med for infusions, but Ibuprofen seems to work better when she already has a fever. I don't give more than 3 doses because she is prone to GI bleeding.I hope it is also!
Just clarifying in case anyone reads and doesn't know her story...her GI has approved NSAID's right? Because she hasn't received an IBD diagnosis yet, right?