Chronic heartburn related to acid reflux can be quite uncomfortable to live with. The Bravo PH (potential hydrogen) Monitoring System is a new high tech diagnostic test for acid reflux.
Symptoms of acid refulx include coughing, heartburn, regurgitation with eating or lying down after eating. Normal PH (potential hydrogen) for the esophagus is about 7.0. Abnormal back flow (reflux) of stomach acid in to the esophagus can lower PH below 7.0 for prolonged periods of time.
The Bravo PH Monitoring System includes a small PH capsule about the size of a gel cap. The Bravo capsule measures the PH of the esophagus and transmits the information to an exterior receiver worn on the belt like a cell phone.
The Bravo capsule is spontaneously detached from the esophagus and naturally eliminated from the body, after sending its information. After the test seniors return the Bravo receiver to the doctor and the information is printed out for viewing.
Seniors taking the Bravo PH test will be given a diary as well. Seniors would write in the diary the time reflux symtpoms are felt. With entry include time, food, fluid consumed, etc. This is the new high tech strategy for monitoring symptoms of heart burn.
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