Saturday, February 11, 2012

Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: What's a pH Test for?

Q: I have been having a lot of acid reflux that has not responded to medication. My doctor performed an upper endoscopy that was normal, but he still suspects GERD. He now is recommending a pH test. What is this?  A: An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid flows into the lower e...
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jim
4/13/08 4:14pm
i had relux surgery a couple of years ago, i had a hiatal hernia removed and also had my esoghgous rewrapped, since the surgery i am continuoussly suffering from alot of gas, the odor is terrible from the gas lingers for awhile, i have gone to the doctor only for him to say people have gas, normal, had a gi done with no problems seen, what can be used to cut down on the gas?

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