{"id":3605,"date":"2019-02-05T15:45:12","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T20:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/gi-motility-unit\/"},"modified":"2023-01-03T12:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T17:32:49","slug":"gi-motility-unit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/patient-care\/clinical-services\/gi-motility-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"GI Motility Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Established by Dr. William Whitehead, the UNC GI Motility Unit is nationally renowned. Each year we perform more than 3,500 GI motility procedures. The unit is directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/people\/yolanda-v-scarlett-md\/\">Dr. Yolanda Scarlett<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 1px solid #007fae; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\n<h2>Our Team<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/gi-motility-unit-250x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/gi-motility-unit-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/gi-motility-unit.png 322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h3>Directors<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub-spec-directory-list\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/people\/yolanda-v-scarlett-md\/\">Yolanda V. Scarlett, MD<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Other Staff<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Providers: Shifali Arora, MD \/ Spencer Dorn, MD, MPH \/ Kathleen Ferrell, PA-C \/ Danielle Maier, PA-C \/ Yolanda Scarlett, MD<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic Floor Biofeedback Therapy\u202fprovided by therapists from UNC Hospitals Center for Rehabilitation Care<\/li>\n<li>Motility Nurses: Sheila Crawford, RN \/ Kani N, RN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 1px solid #007fae; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\n<div class=\"lt-grey-action-box\" style=\"margin-top: 20px!important;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Types of Procedures<\/h2>\n<p>Gastrointestinal motility describes the series of coordinated contractions used to process food and waste through the gastrointestinal tract. Within our motility unit we perform the following tests:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd017e\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Anorectal Manometry\"    >Anorectal Manometry<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd017e\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis a test of the anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles that is used to evaluate constipation (including excessive straining and incomplete evacuation), fecal incontinence, and rectal pain. A nurse inserts a small, flexible tube into the anus and rectum. The sensor on the tube measures the strength of the anal sphincter muscles, as well as the coordination of the muscles used during bowel movement. No bowel prep is necessary and the test is not painful. Additional information and instructions are available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3033AnorectalManometry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd02b1\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Esophageal Manometry\"    >Esophageal Manometry<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd02b1\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis a test of the muscles of the esophagus that is used to evaluate difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and chest pain. During the test, the nurse applies numbing gel to the nasal passage and then inserts a thin tube through the nose into esophagus. The tube measures pressure in the esophagus during swallowing to determine if there is any abnormality. Additional information and instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3034EsophagealManometry-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd0346\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"pH Probe\"    >pH Probe<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd0346\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis a test that measures the amount and severity of acid reflux used to evaluate symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and cough. A nurse applies numbing gel to the nasal passage and then inserts a small tube through the nose into the esophagus. After the tube is placed you leave the hospital and return to normal activities, during which time a device on the tube measures acid movement in your esophagus, and you keep a diary to record meal times, symptoms, and time spent lying down. The following day you return to the hospital to have the tube removed. Instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3032AdultpHProbe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd03bf\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Impedance\/pH probe\"    >Impedance\/pH probe<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd03bf\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis similar to a pH probe study, but measures both acid and non-acid reflux. Instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3032AdultpHProbe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd0435\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Esophageal Function Test\"    >Esophageal Function Test<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd0435\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\ncombines both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3034EsophagealManometry-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">esophageal manometry<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3032AdultpHProbe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">impedance testing<\/a>\u00a0to evaluate how the esophagus clears fluid.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd04c5\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Breath testing for Helicobacter Pylori (C-13)\"    >Breath testing for Helicobacter Pylori (C-13)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd04c5\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis a test for the bacteria that causes ulcers. This test involves swallowing a solution and then periodically breathing into foil bags. The amount of carbon in each bag is then measured. This test is performed in the GI clinic. Instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3035C13BreathTest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd053d\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Breath Test for Bacterial Overgrowth\"    >Breath Test for Bacterial Overgrowth<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd053d\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis a test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It is sometimes used to evaluate abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and malabsorption. This test involves swallowing a sugar solution and then breathing into foil bags every 15 minutes for two hours. The amount of hydrogen in each bag is then measured. Instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3036HydrogenBreathTest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd05cc\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Breath Test for Lactose Intolerance\"    >Breath Test for Lactose Intolerance<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd05cc\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis used to assess the ability to digest lactose, the sugar found it milk. It involves swallowing a sweet (lactose) solution and then breathing into foil bags periodically for three hours. The amount of hydrogen in the breath is then measured.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69e1baefd063d\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Pelvic Floor Biofeedback\"    >Pelvic Floor Biofeedback<\/span><div id=\"target-id69e1baefd063d\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\nis one of the most effective treatments for certain types of constipation, fecal incontinence, and rectal pain. UNC pelvic floor physical therapists teach patients to retrain their pelvic floor muscles.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lt-grey-action-box\" style=\"margin-top: 20px!important;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Motility Procedure Preparation Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>When a motility test is scheduled, appropriate instructions will be mailed out prior to the test.\u202f Copies of these instructions are below:<br \/>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul style=\"list-style: none;\">\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3033AnorectalManometry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anorectal Manometry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3034EsophagealManometry-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Esophageal Manometry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3032AdultpHProbe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pH Probe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3032AdultpHProbe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Impedance Probe\/pH Probe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul style=\"list-style: none;\">\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3035C13BreathTest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H. Pylori Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/HDF3036HydrogenBreathTest.pdf\">Bacterial Overgrowth Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/DefecogramInstructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Defecogram Study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/10\/A9dSitzmarkerStudy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sitzmarker Study<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"specialty-footer-box\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/patient-care\/appointments\/\" aria-label=\"clinic Locations\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/meadowmont-clinic-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/meadowmont-clinic-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/meadowmont-clinic.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Referrals &#038; Scheduling<\/h3>\n<p class=\"box-body\">Your physician should simply fax a completed procedure request form to 919-966-8764. Upon receipt, our office will call you to schedule the appointment.<\/p>\n<p><btn class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-block\">Learn More<\/btn><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/patient-care\/contact-us\/\" aria-label=\"Contact Us\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/How-To-Contact-Us-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/How-To-Contact-Us-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/How-To-Contact-Us-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/How-To-Contact-Us-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/How-To-Contact-Us.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How To Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p class=\"box-body\">If you have any questions or need to reschedule your appointment please call (984) 974-5050<\/p>\n<p><btn class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-block\">Contact Info<\/btn><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/patient-care\/locations\/\" aria-label=\"Maps and Directions\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/Maps-and-Directions-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/Maps-and-Directions-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/Maps-and-Directions-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/Maps-and-Directions-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/Maps-and-Directions.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Maps and Directions<\/h3>\n<p class=\"box-body\">We perform GI Motility tests at UNC Medical Center. A map and directions is available here.<\/p>\n<p><btn class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-block\">View Locations<\/btn><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/patient-care\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/What-To-Expect-FAQs-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/What-To-Expect-FAQs-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/What-To-Expect-FAQs-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/What-To-Expect-FAQs-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/11\/What-To-Expect-FAQs.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What To Expect and FAQs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"box-body\">To learn more about what to expect, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.<\/p>\n<p><btn class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-block\">View FAQs<\/btn><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established by Dr. William Whitehead, the UNC GI Motility Unit is nationally renowned. 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