People with heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux often undergo a procedure called an upper endoscopy, but most of these patients do not need it, according to new guidelines ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Wendi LeBrett recently posted a TikTok video about some sneaky signs of esophageal cancer to watch out ...

Gastroenterologists can diagnose acid reflux by slipping a thin, flexible instrument (endoscope) through the mouth and down the esophagus. It's a lot easier than it sounds.

Endoscopy or EGD. During an endoscopy ... Mint for acid reflux. Mint is a heartburn trigger. It relaxes the esophageal sphincter and postpones digestion, letting food stay in the stomach longer.

Acid reflux and GERD are caused by the same underlying factors, but GERD is the more chronic and persistent form of acid reflux. ... In that case, an upper endoscopy is often used, ...

Acid reflux may also be diagnosed using manometry. Manometry is suggested if endoscopy does not find any evidence of damage to the esophagus. This test assesses the strength of the lower ...

Episodic acid reflux can cause esophageal spasm, which is responsible for the feeling of chest pressure. ... During upper GI endoscopy, we see the pale pink, smooth lining of the esophagus.

The NHS is to bring a “sponge on a string” cancer test to the high street. People with persistent heartburn or acid reflux ...

If you have difficulty swallowing and digesting, it could be due to allergic cells in your airways. The post 9 Signs Your ...

Most adultshave acid reflux on occasion. With GERD, the esophageal sphincter is weakened and does not work as it should to hold acid back. When this happens, stomach acid may flow into the throat ...

"And if you have a coloscopy which is a routine park of screening, make sure that you tell your gastroenterologist that you have a lot of acid reflux. Maybe they can do and endoscopy at the same ...

The trial, called BEST-4, was designed by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), with scientists from the Cambridge University Hospitals ...