Services – Gastroenterological Procedures and Preps
Anorectal Motility Study
You may have a light breakfast and lunch.
NOTE FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS: You
will be scheduled with an early morning appointment.
Please advise your doctor managing your diabetic care that you are having this test. Your medication may be changed in preparation
for this test.
For this study, a catheter will
be placed in your rectum to measure the pressures of the sphincter muscle and
test the ability of your sensing in this area.
Please take two Fleet Enemas at least 2 to 3 hours prior to your
procedure appointment time.
Please arrive at the GI Lab on
the 1st floor at Piedmont
Hospital approximately 1 hour prior to study so that all the
preliminary paperwork can be completed and we can begin the study on time.
If you are late by 30 minutes or greater, your appointment is subject
to being rescheduled. Please register with the receptionist.
If you have any questions
regarding these instructions, please feel free to call 404-605-2715. The
results of this study will reach your physician’s office in 7 10 days.
