High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry

High-resolution anorectal manometry is done to evaluate patients with constipation and/or fecal incontinence. It helps identify the specific problems and the best treatments. The most common problems studied are:

• Fecal Incontinence (inability to control evacuation of the bowel)
• Anorectal cause of constipation
• Need for surgery or biofeedback
• Hirschsprung's disease in children (an inborn absence of nerves in the wall of the colon)

To prepare for the study:

1. 1. Do not eat or drink 3 hours prior to your test. (If you are diabetic, please talk to your primary care doctor.)
   2. Give yourself a Fleet enema 2 hours prior to your study. (You can get the Fleet enema from a pharmacy or supermarket.)
   3. Please ask your physician about taking other scheduled medications.