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I've been told that i have gerd and the doctor just keeps telling me to take medicine, omparzil, sulfcrate)my question is can't they do some test ?
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See a GI specialist: Gerd (movement of stomach contents into esophagus) can result from: 1) inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter, gastroparesis (sluggish stomach emptying, partial gastric outlet obstruction), ineffective esophageal peristalsis, inadequate salivary production. Limit consumption of: caffeine & fizzy drinks, dietary fats, tomato products, chocolate, tobacco, alcohol, bedtime snacks.
Answered 6/26/2020
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