Anorectal Manometry Test 

The digestive disorder specialists at Houston Methodist Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health use noninvasive tests to quickly and accurately diagnose bowel discomfort — and work with you to develop a personalized plan to help you find relief. 

  
The anorectal manometry test is a noninvasive procedure that gauges the function of the rectal and anal muscles. If the muscles relax too much, you lose the ability to control your bowel movements. If the muscles do not relax, constipation occurs. The dysfunction of these natural reflexes causes intense discomfort. Our world-class specialists at the Underwood Center can help. 

Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked No. 8 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. U.S. News & World Report has also named Houston Methodist Hospital the No. 1 hospital in Texas every year since the award began and one of the nation’s best as a nationally ranked Honor Roll hospital.

Top-Ranked Diagnoses & Treatment

Our GI doctors and colorectal surgeons will help you understand what is happening inside your body. The manometry test is the best technique to determine the reason for your continence (your ability to control bowel and bladder movements) symptoms. With this information, we will design a treatment program customized to fit your specific needs. It is possible to retrain the muscles that allow bowel movements to occur. We may also recommend a change in diet to ease the tension.