Patient's question:
My child is two years old this year. He was born with congenital megacolon. Today, when I took my child to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor asked for anorectal manometry. Could you please tell me how long anorectal manometry takes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you; rectal manometry usually takes about 30 minutes. Before the examination, stop using digestive medications and defecating. Anorectal manometry is a non-invasive, accurate computerized method for assessing defecation function. If you undergo a bowel enema, you should be able to defecate shortly after. It is recommended to follow your doctor's advice to check for any other issues. It is advisable to consult your doctor for guidance to see if there are any other problems. If there are issues, treatment is necessary. This holds significant importance for the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal bowel function.