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Can Esophageal Stricture Cause Chest Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Gerd Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the general diagnostic approach:
- A physician can usually make an easy diagnosis of GERD if the patient finds relief from persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation after taking antacids for short periods.
- If the diagnosis is uncertain but the physician still suspects GERD, a drug trial using a proton-pump inhi...
Expert & Community Posts
GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...the most common symptom is ipper abdominal or lower chest pain. Some patients complain of a... Read more »
GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...reflux and seemingly unrelated problems such as severe chest pain and chronic cough. In... Read more »
Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...This is a very typical reaction to anxiety induced chest pain. Chest pain can create a swift and... Read more »
Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health ExpertChest pain afflicts people of all ages. It doesn’t make a distinction based on demographics or... Read more »
Health Guide
Chest Pain
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...flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the arteries to the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest pain. Atherosclerosis shows no symptoms until a complication occurs. Read more »Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication
...area. It may also be less successful in relieving atypical symptoms of GERD including cough, abnormal chest pain, and choking. In about 8% of laparoscopies, it is necessary to convert to open... Read more »Acid Reflux Symptoms
...locations.Chest Sensations or Pain. Patients may have the sensation that food is trapped behind the breastbone. Chest pain is a common symptom of GERD. It is very important to differentiate it... Read more »Images
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