Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Entering The 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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Endoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an... Read more »
Barretts esophagus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Barrett's esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The acid reflux that causes Barrett's esophagus often leads to symptoms of heartburn. However,... Read more »
Endoscopy
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Enteritis
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