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Is an endoscopy beneficial in an investigation of recurrent heartburn?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Endoscopy is recommended for heartburn which is not controlled with medications and for heartburn associated with nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, loss of appetite and black tarry stools. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can lead to a precancerous condition called barrett's esophagus so endoscopy should also be considered for screening if heartburn has been present for years.
Answered 1/30/2012
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Yes: Yes it allows the doctor to look at the inside lining of your stomach and esophagus.
Answered 3/26/2013
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I have been dealing w Gerd for 3 yrs diagnosed by Endoscopy omaprazole helps but can't live with out it how often should I repeat the test ?
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When you get to 60 how often would you need a endoscopy if you have GERD had one two years ago?
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After an Endoscopy I have recently diagnosed with GERD with grade A eusophagatis, at what interval do I need a follow up Endoscopy?
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