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Can the lower esophageal sphincter be observed?

by Bruce Kaechele, The GERD Guide

Can the lower esophageal sphincter be observed?

Many of our members and visitors to our website send us excellent questions that can help others suffering from GERD. Many questions, like this one, are about diagnostic tests to either determine if GERD exists or to evaluate the progression of the disease. Examining the LES is critical, since a damaged or weak LES can […]

Filed Under: LES, Manometry, pH monitoring, Upper endoscopy

Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that may indicate you have GERD

by Bruce Kaechele, The GERD Guide

Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that may indicate you have GERD

We often hear from readers about unusual gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that aren’t typical. When told by their doctor that they have GERD, many are surprised since they don’t have the traditional GERD symptoms like heartburn or regurgitation. They are often put on PPI medication therapy, which for many does not control their symptoms.  A recently […]

Filed Under: Chronic cough, Difficulty swallowing, Heartburn, Hoarseness, pH monitoring, Regurgitation, Tests

Is GERD causing my sinus problems?

by Dr. Dengler

Is GERD causing my sinus problems?

Your question After almost anything I eat, I have white foamy liquid come into my mouth multiple times. I guess you can call it burping, although I don’t feel like I am burping. My doctor has me on famotidine, but I haven’t noticed any change. Is this something I should be concerned about? I can’t […]

Filed Under: GERD Symptoms and Diagnosis, pH monitoring, Regurgitation

Did H. pylori cause my acid reflux?

by Dr. Dengler

Did H. pylori cause my acid reflux?

Your question In January 2012 I went to my family doctor complaining of stomach pain. She sent me for a breath test and I was diagnosed with an H. pylori infection. After two weeks of taking Pylera (antibiotic for H. pylori), I started experiencing acid reflux. My doctor performed several tests. My upper endoscopy showed […]

Filed Under: GERD Symptoms and Diagnosis, Heartburn, Impedance testing, pH monitoring, Regurgitation, Upper endoscopy

Putting LPR reflux to the test

by Sean Piper

Putting LPR reflux to the test

Restech’s unique micro sensor detects micro acid in the airway. Laryngopharyngeal reflux: The “silent” reflux An astounding 40% of Americans have reflux disease, manifesting as 22% gastroesophageal reflux disease and 18% extraesophageal / laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR).  This means about 1 out of 5 people suffer from LPR reflux symptoms. (Ylitalo Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. […]

Filed Under: Chronic cough, Difficulty swallowing, GERD Symptoms and Diagnosis, Heartburn, Hoarseness, pH monitoring, Regurgitation

Have severe acid reflux? Learn how you can test for it

by Laura Cox

Have severe acid reflux? Learn how you can test for it

What is ambulatory pH testing for severe acid reflux? Ambulatory pH testing is the most definitive study for the diagnoses of GERD because it actually measures the reflux of acid into the lower esophagus. Most patients with severe acid reflux have never had this diagnostic test even though they are taking medications they will likely […]

Filed Under: pH monitoring, Upper endoscopy Tagged With: GERD diagnosis, Restech, severe acid reflux

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