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What is the purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scans?
The purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scanning is to allow the doctor to visualize the interior of the patient's upper stomach and lower esophagus.
What does the medical abbreviation GERD mean?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What aftercare is required after most gastroesophageal reflux scans?
There are no special aftercare instructions for patients who have had ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring, barium esophagography, or esophageal manometry.
What specialists are involved in gastroesophageal reflux scans?
A gastroenterologist usually performs the tests required for diagnosis. A radiology technologist performs the barium esophagography and a radiologist interprets it.
What is the medical term meaning acid backing up into the esophagus?
Gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
What is gerd?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is another name for heartburn, which is a chronic condition. It occurs when the sphincter of the esophogus, going into the stomach, allows some stomach acid to rise into the esophogus, and irritate the tissue there. It is a very painful, damaging, condition.
When is Nissen fundoplication indicated as Gastroesophageal reflux surgery?
Gastroesophageal reflux surgery is typically performed in patients with serious gastroesophageal reflux disease that does not respond to drug therapy
What is the medical abbreviation meaning acid reflux?
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is the abbreviation meaning acid reflux.
Can children develop gastroesophageal reflux disease?
yes
What does the abbreviation GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What should gastroesophageal reflux surgery accomplish?
All gastroesophageal reflux surgery, including Nissen fundoplication, attempts to restore the normal function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
