Heartburn Diagnosis And Treatment
Title:
Heartburn Diagnosis And Treatment
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561
Summary:
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breast
Heartburn Diagnosis.
Physicians normally diagnose gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone.
Keywords:
Heartburn, Heart Burn
Article Body:
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breast
Heartburn Diagnosis.
Physicians normally diagnose gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone.
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series: A series of x-rays of the upper digestive system are taken
Ambulatory pH Monitoring: A probe can be placed via the nose into the esophagus to record the
Endoscope test: The esophageal mucosa can be visualized directly by passing a thin, lighted tu
Manometer test: In this test, a pressure sensor (manometer) is passed through the mouth into t
Biopsy test: A small sample of tissue from the esophagus is removed. It is then studied to che
Heartburn Treatment.
Prevention: If heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up f
Medications: Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are used - in that o
Antacids: Daily treatment with Antacids is effective for 25-30% of people with GERD. Acid-bloc
H2-receptor antagonists: With the advent of proton-pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists ar
Proton-pump Inhibitors: Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medications which can be effecti
Restricting Diet: Restricting diet is very important, since 90-95% of sufferers of heartburn o
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Heartburn Diagnosis And Treatment
Word Count:
561
Summary:
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breast
Heartburn Diagnosis.
Physicians normally diagnose gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone.
Keywords:
Heartburn, Heart Burn
Article Body:
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breast
Heartburn Diagnosis.
Physicians normally diagnose gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone.
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series: A series of x-rays of the upper digestive system are taken
Ambulatory pH Monitoring: A probe can be placed via the nose into the esophagus to record the
Endoscope test: The esophageal mucosa can be visualized directly by passing a thin, lighted tu
Manometer test: In this test, a pressure sensor (manometer) is passed through the mouth into t
Biopsy test: A small sample of tissue from the esophagus is removed. It is then studied to che
Heartburn Treatment.
Prevention: If heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up f
Medications: Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are used - in that o
Antacids: Daily treatment with Antacids is effective for 25-30% of people with GERD. Acid-bloc
H2-receptor antagonists: With the advent of proton-pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists ar
Proton-pump Inhibitors: Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medications which can be effecti
Restricting Diet: Restricting diet is very important, since 90-95% of sufferers of heartburn o
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