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Topic: Tests, upper GI tract

1. Fact Sheet: How to Prepare for Tests

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   By: W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

   In many cases, doctors can make a diagnosis of a functional gastrointestinal disorder after a careful history and examination. Often, however, there is a structural disease that must be excluded by tests that probe the gastrointestinal tract. This fact sheet reviews preparation for common tests, including sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
   Topics: Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Motility, Pelvic floor disorders, Stomach Disorders, Tests, lower GI tract, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: FREE

2. Fact Sheet: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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   By: Cheri Smith, Medical Writer; Joel Richter, MD

   Just about everyone has experienced heartburn, that uncomfortable, burning feeling in the chest after eating a large, spicy, or high fat meal. In fact, about 40 percent of Americans have heartburn once a month and 15–20 percent at least once a week. An occasional bout of heartburn is nothing to worry about; however, if it happens more than twice a week, a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, may be the problem.

   Topics: GER, GERD, Heartburn, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: FREE

3. Fact Sheet: Upper GI Endoscopy: What to Expect

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   By: W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

   Describes what to expect when undergoing an upper GI endoscopic exam that may look at the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Reviewed and updated 2009.

    

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Esophageal Disorders, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Other Disorders/Symptoms, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: FREE

4. Fact Sheet: Do I Need Another Endoscopy?

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   By: J. Patrick Waring, MD

   This Clinical Corner article explains the current guidelines for how often an endoscopy should be performed in patients with GERD or Barrett's Esophagus.

   Topics: Clinical Corner, Esophageal Disorders, GER, GERD, Tests, upper GI tract, Working with your healthcare provider
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

5. DHM: Digestive Health Matters 19.04 - 2010 No 4 - ELECTRONIC PDF

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   By: International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders IFFGD

   

   In this issue:

   • Functional GI Disorders – Setting the Record Straight
   • Infant Regurgitation
   • VA Recognition of Functional GI Disorders
   • New U.S. Food Safety Laws
   • Resilience of Children Receiving Intravenous Nutrition
   • Ask Questions about Tests
   • Research Findings in Chronic GI Conditions
   • Progressive GI Symptoms: Could it be Scleroderma?

   Remember, Digestive Health Matters is FREE to Members.

   Topics: Brain-Gut, Colonic motility, inertia, pseudo-obstruction, DHM Magazines, Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Nausea, vomiting, Other Disorders/Symptoms, Tests, lower GI tract, Tests, upper GI tract
   Non-Member Price: $3.95

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