- Endoscopy
- Outpatient pH monitoring
- Barium swallow
- Oesophageal manometr
How is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) diagnosed?1
The diagnosis is done solely based on patient symptoms, but it might be necessary to run some tests, including:1:
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What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?2
A condition produced when there is reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus.
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Why do you need to continue treatment even when you have controlled the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?2
Once you start GERD treatment, symptoms usually are controlled faster than it takes to heal any lesions present.
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Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease2
More common: heartburn, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, sensación de masa en el estómago…
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What are the complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?1-2
If GERD is mismanaged or left untreated, there can be serious complications.
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Risk Factors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 1
Several factors may contribute to the development of reflux 1.
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What is the goal of treatment in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 2
GERD treatment seeks to reduce the amount of acid flowing back from the stomach into the oesophagus