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Although
conservative efforts are helpful, 4 out
of 5 patients need further medical therapy.
This may include some of the
over-the-counter medications, or some of the
stronger prescription medications. If
patients are still having symptoms, further
workup is necessary.
More Information
If you would like more information about Reflux and GERD or would like to speak to a doctor about your specific needs, please contact us and we will be in touch as quickly as possible.Upper Endoscopy
The first test you may have is called esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Or upper endoscopy for short. This test is an outpatient procedure. You come in, have the procedure, then go home the same morning. Anesthesia is almost always used, and there are no incisions, so most people tolerate the procedure very well. An endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and a camera at the end. This allows a doctor to investigate the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small bowel, called the duodenum. This exam is done to find evidence of reflux, how severe it is and what parts of the intestinal tract are affected. We look for irritation of the vocal cords, thickening, scarring or erosion of the esophagus, hiatal hernias, polyps, gastritis, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, duodenitis and organisms of H. pylori.