Medical Pictures Of The Esophagus Barrett’s Esophagus
Diagnosis
A person with chronic heartburn is also likely to have GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the general way to diagnose GERD:
- A physician can usually diagnose GERD if the patient finds relief from persistent heartburn and acid regurgitation after taking antacids for short periods of time.
- If the diagnosis is uncertain but the physician still suspects GERD, a drug trial using a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication, such as...
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New pill takes pictures of the esophagus
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Clinical trial: Treatment of Barrett's esophagus
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Barrett's esophagus can feel just like acid reflux
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