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Heartburn
Gastroenterologists and internists are best equipped to diagnose and treat gastroesophageal reflux. Diagnosis is usually based solely on patient histories that report heartburn and other related symptoms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Heartburn
Heartburn usually is diagnosed by patient histories, symptoms, and clinical assessments. Additional procedures may be used to confirm the diagnosis, assess damage to the esophagus, and monitor the healing progress.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Barium X-Rays (Upper and Lower GI)
Detailed information on barium x-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) Barium x-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, such as tumors, ulcers, and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures. With the use of barium sulfate, a metallic chemical that x-rays cannot pass through, x-rays are taken of the area under examination.
Source:StayWell
Barium X-Rays (Upper and Lower GI)
Detailed information on barium x-rays, also called upper and lower GI series, including information on how the procedure is performed
Source:StayWell
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is performed to evaluate or treat symptoms relating to the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD), or upper endoscopy, is a procedure in which a camera mounted on a small flexible tube is used to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum(part of the small intestine). Small instruments may also be passed throu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera(flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy.You wi...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 8, 2008
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD), which is also known as an upper endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure that is performed to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum(part of the small intestine). In an EGD, th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Upper GI Endoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy allows your doctor to look directly into the beginning of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) make up the upper GI tract.
Source:StayWell
Esophageal manometry
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the pressure inside the lower part of the esophagus.Esophageal motility studies; Esophageal function studies.When you swallow, muscles in your esophagus contract to help push food toward your stomach. Valv...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 7, 2008
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the strength and function of the esophagus (the "food pipe”). Results can help identify causes of heartburn, swallowing problems, or chest pain. The test can also help plan surgery and determine the success of previous surgery.
Source:StayWell
Esophageal pH monitoring
Esophageal pH monitoring is a test that measures how often and for how long stomach acid enters the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach(esophagus).pH monitoring- esophageal; Esophageal acidity test.A thin tube is passed through your nose...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2008
Bernstein test
The Bernstein test is a method to reproduce symptoms of heartburn. It is usually done with other tests to measure esophageal function.The test is done in a laboratory.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Endoscopy
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 endoscope.There are many types of endoscopes.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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