Gastric juice test. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
The procedure is performed to determine the organ's ability to digest food, as well as its secretory and motor-evacuation abilities. As a result, the following characteristics of the substance are assessed:
- color;
- density;
- odor;
- reaction;
- presence of impurities;
- density;
- presence of mucus, muscle fibers, lactic acid fermentation bacilli, yeast, etc.
Most often, the service is carried out using a thin probe, which is inserted into the organ area in order to take material for examination.
If there are contraindications, the gastroenterologist can prescribe non-probe methods, but they are less effective.
Procedure
Preparation
For The patient must not eat for 14 hours before the procedure. The patient is brought into a special room, asked to sit on a chair, lean against the back and tilt his head slightly. The patient is given an apron and a basin is placed between his legs.
Gastric Juice Examination Procedure
The paramedic guides a special probe through the mouth into the esophagus. During insertion, swallowing movements should be made, and breaths should be measured and deep to suppress the gag reflex. When the device reaches its destination, the patient will be instructed to take several deep breaths so that the device can be inserted to the mark.
If the patient begins to cough during the insertion of the equipment, the probe should be removed and then reinserted.
Intra-abdominal pressure begins to increase, and this causes the contents of the stomach to be released, which flows into the vessel located at the end of the equipment. In the event that the liquid is not released, repeated administration may be necessary, which will lead to additional irritation of the back of the throat and cause a gag reflex. The material in the amount of 100-120 ml obtained as a result of such manipulations should settle for some time, and then it can be sent to the laboratory, where chemical diagnostics are carried out.
Rehabilitation course
After such an intervention, the patient is sent to the ward, where he must stay for a certain time, determined by the doctor. The duration of rest is no more than 2 hours.
Indications and contraindications
This examination is prescribed by a gastroenterologist for the following symptoms:
- stomach ulcer;
- gastrointestinal tract diseases;
- acute and chronic gastritis;
- duodenal diseases.
Contraindications
Taking gastric juice for testing is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- stomach cancer;
- esophageal tumor;
- aneurysm aorta;
- disorders of the cardiovascular system;
- acute respiratory damage;
- prolonged bleeding from the stomach;
- allergies of varying complexity;
- high blood pressure;
- varicose veins of the esophagus.
Complications
The manipulations are associated with the following complications:
- vomiting;
- unpleasant sensations in the throat.
Prices and clinics
This service is provided by a gastroenterologist in a gastroenterological department or in a specialized private clinic. You can find out more detailed information on the medical portal.
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