Medical Diagnosis For Gerd
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
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Your doctor will ask you to estimate how often you have heartburn or other symptoms of GERD, whether your symptoms are worse when you lie down or bend over and whether they are relieved by over-the-counter heartburn remedies. Your doctor also will review your current medications, because some medications can loosen the esophageal sphincter. These include the asthma medicines theophylline or albuterol (both sold under several brand names), blood pressure or heart medications such as...
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GERD Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle Treatment and PreventionPeople with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. Some suggestions are:Avoid or reduce... Read more »
New scope aids GERD diagnosis
A new "skinny scope" could make getting a reflux diagnosis easier. The thin scope does not require that patients be sedated and is less expensive... Read more »
Surgery or drugs for GERD?
Patients diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are frequently faced with a decision: treat the symptoms with drugs or attempt to... Read more »
How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?
A well-taken patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation... Read more »
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