Heartburn & GERD: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

    04/11/08, Healthwise

    An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the interior lining of your esophagus, your stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum) through a thin, flexible viewing in

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  • Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)

    08/11/08, Healthwise

    A fecal occult blood (FOBT) test finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. Then a special chemical solution is put on top of the sample. If the card, pad, or cloth turns

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  • Esophagus Tests

    05/08/07, Healthwise

    Esophagus tests measure muscle pressure and movement, coordination, and strength of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach (esophagus). It tests how well the ring of muscles (sphincters) at the top and bottom of the esophagus wo

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  • Hiatal Hernia - Exams and Tests

    03/24/08, Healthwise

    A sliding hiatal hernia often is diagnosed when a person is being evaluated for another health concern. If you go to the doctor with a feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain behind the breastbone (often known as heartburn), your do

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  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Exams and Tests

    03/31/08, Healthwise

    Extensive testing may not be needed in all people who have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A doctor may first ask you questions about your symptoms, such as whether you have a frequent uncomfortable feeling of burn

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