If you have been diagnosed with GERD or any other digestive issue, there are several GERD diagnostic tests that your doctor can recommend, among them the barium swallow. A barium swallow test can diagnose several conditions, but we want to focus on how it can help diagnose GERD. This blog discusses what a barium swallow is, what happens during it and what to expect from a barium swallow.
Read MoreAugust is Gastroparesis Awareness Month; since this condition and its symptoms are often confused with GERD, the first step in understanding what gastroparesis might be is its differences from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Today we’re comparing gastroparesis vs. GERD so that you can better understand which one of these two conditions might be ailing you!
Read MoreWhen it comes to treating GERD, there are several kinds of tests that can be performed for a formal diagnosis. One of the most common of these procedures is known as an Upper Endoscopy. Let’s get to know this procedure, and how it can help you decide what to do next about your reflux.
Read MoreFor patients with recurring reflux attacks, daily life can be a struggle. If you have started the process of solving your reflux issues, your doctor has likely mentioned gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to you. To diagnose you with GERD and rule out more severe afflictions, your reflux specialist will likely want to perform an esophageal manometry— one of four diagnosing tools that we have in our toolkit here at the Tampa Bay Reflux Center.
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