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Tests List

Tests could include:
  • Barium swallow

Tests Overview Articles

Achalasia
Physical examination may show signs of anemia. Tests include: Esophageal manometry; Upper GI x-ray.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
Achalasia
Diagnosis of achalasia begins with a careful medical history. The history should focus on the timing of symptoms and on eliminating other medical conditions that may cause similar symptoms. Tests used to diagnose achalasia include: Esophageal mano...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Esophageal manometry
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the motor action of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal body. A catheter is used to measure esophageal pressure and records the duration and sequence of contractions in the esophagus.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2006
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal ManometryEsophageal manometryis a test to measure the strength and function of theesophagus(the "food pipe"). Results can help identify causes of heartburn, swallowing problems, or chest pain.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Upper GI Exam
An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum). Purpose An upper GI series is frequently requested when a patient experiences unexplained symptoms of abdominal pain , difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), regurgitation, diarrhea , or weight loss.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Upper GI Series
Upper GI SeriesAnupper GI seriesis an x-ray exam of yourupper digestive tract(the area from your mouth to the start of your small intestine). This test helps your doctor find problems such as ulcers, tumors, and certain diseases.Before Your TestSt...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
GI bleeding Studies
GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as " GI bleeding scans " or " Tagged red blood cell scans.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Upper GI Exam
An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach , and upper small intestine (duodenum). Purpose An upper GI series is frequently requested when a patient experiences unexplained symptoms of abdominal pain , difficulty in swallowing ( dysphagia ), regurgitation, diarrhea , or unexplained weight loss.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Upper GI Exam
An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum). Purpose An upper GI series is frequently requested when a patient experiences unexplained symptoms of abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), regurgitation, diarrhea, or unexplained weight loss.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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