How to Diagnose Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Tip 1 - Diagnosing Acid Reflux Disease

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christy Mc Affee | permalink

WebMD explains the tests and exams used to diagnose acid reflux disease.
Tags: acid reflux, reflux, GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, diagnosis, diagnose, test, exam, barium swallow, endoscopy, EGD, biopsy, Esophageal manometry, Esophageal impedance monitoring, pH monitoring

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/diagnosing-acid-reflux-disease ^[1]

Tip 2 - GERD Tests, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeloss | permalink

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Tags: GERD, reflux, chronic, heartburn, tests, endoscopy, antacids, histamine blockers, proton pump inhibitors, Reglan, diagnosis, surgery, treatments

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/understanding-gerd-treatment ^[2]

Tip 3 - How Is GERD Diagnosed?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chumplunt | permalink

Doctors usually diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease by the symptoms you describe, but sometimes tests are needed. Learn about GERD at Everyday Health.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/gerd/diagnosing.aspx ^[3]

Tip 4 - Types of Acid Reflux

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by matthew graff | permalink

Acid reflux causes a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the throat. Learn about the different types of acid reflux here.

For further reading: http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/basics ^[4]

Tip 5 - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) FAQs Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Will I have to have tests to see if I have GERD? - eMedicineHealth

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mike Kraus | permalink

The chest pain of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be confused with pain from a heart problem. Acid reflux symptoms include heartburn, regurgitation of acid from the stomach, chronic cough, bad breath, hoarseness, and wheezing.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/gastroesophageal_reflux_disease_gerd_faqs/page8_em.htm ^[5]