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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Can Esophageal Stricture Cause Chest Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Gerd Diagnosis

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...
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Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...reflux and seemingly unrelated problems such as severe chest pain and chronic cough.   In... Read more »

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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 »

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Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

Chest 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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Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of heart attack that do not clear up with medications are... Read more »
Symptoms of High Cholesterol
...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 »

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