Do you think you are suffering from GERD, a hiatal hernia, an ulcer, or another digestive disorder? Take one of the quizzes below and then talk to your doctor.
GERD Screening Quiz
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus. Do you think you suffer from GERD? Take this GERD screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your doctor.
Hiatal Hernia Screening Quiz
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, and up into the chest. This opening is called the esophageal hiatus or diaphragmatic hiatus. Do you think you suffer from a hiatal hernia? Take this hiatal hernia screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your doctor.
Peptic Ulcer Screening Quiz
A peptic ulcer is an area of the stomach or duodenal (the first part of the small intestine) lining that becomes eroded by the stomach acid. Known individually as stomach and duodenal ulcers, collectively they are known as peptic ulcers. Do you think you are suffering from an ulcer? Take this Peptic Ulcer screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your doctor.
Infant Reflux Screening Quiz
Acid reflux can occur in normal infants during the first 3 months of life. For a small number of infants, however, acid reflux symptoms are severe or continue past the age of 3 months, and need to be treated by a physcian. If you think your baby has infant reflux, take this screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your baby's doctor.
Gastritis Screening Quiz
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Although it doesn't cause heartburn, some of the symptoms are similar to those produced by heartburn, and it's treated in a similar way to GERD, by taking medication to reduce stomach acid. If you think you have gastritis, take this screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your doctor.
Gastroparesis Screening Quiz
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. If you think you have gastroparesis, take this screening quiz, and then discuss the results with your doctor.
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- How much do you know about heartburn?
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Test your knowledge with this quiz. - How much do you know about peptic ulcers?
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Updated 12/10/05
