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Who needs esophageal ph test?

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Who…: Esophageal ph monitoring is used to diagnose gerd effects, to determine the effectiveness of medications that are given to prevent acid reflux, and to determine if episodes of acidic reflux are causing episodes of chest pain.

Answered 12/9/2013

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