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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
