Heartburn that occurs over and over should be evaluated by a doctor to determine what's causing the problem. There are specific diagnostic tests the doctor will use to determine if your heartburn is something more serious, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
This procedure will help the doctor discover the cause of the symptoms a patient is suffering, or clarify any abnormalities that may have been seen on an x-ray.
The Bernstein test, also called acid perfusion test, is a diagnostic procedure used to try to reproduce the symptoms of heartburn.
Esophageal manometry is a diagnostic test for determining how well the muscles of the esophagus contract. It can determine if the esophagus is contracting properly.
Heartburn that occurs repeatedly should be evaluated by a doctor to determine what's causing the problem. There are specific diagnostic tests the doctor will use to determine if your heartburn is something more serious, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The upper endoscopy test allows a doctor to examine the inside of a patient's esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) with an instrument called an endoscope, a thin flexible lighted tube. What can you expect if your doctor orders this test for you?
If your doctor suspects you have GERD, he or she may use a pH test. It can measure the amount of stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. What can you expect if your doctor orders this test for you?
Barium x-rays are diagnostic x-rays in which barium is used to diagnose abnormalities of the digestive tract. What can you expect if your doctor orders this test for you?
The good news is that with proper diagnosis and follow-up, most people can be successfully treated for heartburn. The first step is recognizing when it’s time to seek medical attention.
The Bernstein test attempts to reproduce symptoms of heartburn. It is usually done along with other tests dealing with esophageal functions. This test is also called the acid perfusion test.
An esophagoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the esophagus. A gastroscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the stomach. A duodenoscoy is a procedure to see the inside of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. These procedures can be performed as a single procedure, and are collectively referred to as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
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. It is also known as upper endoscopy and gastroscopy.
An endoscope is a medical device consisting of a camera mounted on a flexible tube. Small instruments can be used to take samples of suspicious tissues through the endoscope.
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the motor action of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal body.
An Upper GI and small bowel series is a set of X-rays taken to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Manometry is a technique that records muscular pressure. A small tube is guided through the patient's nose and into the esophagus. A computer connected to the sensor on the tube will measure the muscular pressure in the esophagus and stomach.
