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LES or the slightest pressure in the LES. The results are recorded on graph
paper.
Upper Endoscopy
This test is aimed at diagnosing complications of GERD such as Barrett’s
metaplasia, cellular changes and abnormalities in the mucous membrane.
Your doctor will spray your throat to numb it, and a small tube with a camera
on the edge will be placed into the esophagus to examine whether the lining
of the esophagus is inflamed or irritated. A full endoscopy test (includes the
stomach and small intestine) will identify many complications of GERD
including ulcers, strictures and Barrett's esophagus. Biopsy should be
considered if the results are unclear or somewhat questionable.
Examination of the Throat and Larynx
If you suffer from sore throat, cough or hoarseness, it’s often caused by
inflammation of your throat or larynx, but these symptoms may also be
triggered by GERD. An ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist will check the
throat for inflammation. If the diagnosis is negative, acid-suppressing
treatments will be given to confirm the occurrence of acid reflux condition.
Gastric Emptying Studies
Since most GERD sufferers have digestion and elimination problems, this test
is aimed at determining the ability of food to pass through your stomach and
out from your system (transient time). By eating a meal with radioactive
substance and placing a sensor counter over your stomach, one can measure
the time it takes for your stomach to empty the food that you ate.
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