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Heartburn & GERD: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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    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)

    Medical Test
    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

    Medical Test
    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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