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OESOPHAGEAL CONDITIONS
An endoscopy with biopsy is one of the most common tests physicians use to confirm a diagnosis of GORD. To have the procedure, you may first need a referral from your primary care physician to see a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist will examine your oesophagus and take a tissue sample for testing. This procedure can help identify complications that may support a diagnosis of GORD. However, signs of GORD may not always be visible during the endoscopy. Therefore, your physician may recommend further diagnostic testing to assess your symptoms.1
Additional diagnostic testing may be necessary to help your doctor better understand whether the root cause of your symptoms is related to motility (swallowing disorder) or reflux. Your physician may use any of the following products to perform additional diagnostic tests.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
Testing with a Wireless pH Capsule system uses a small capsule attached to the oesophagus to measure pH levels (acid content) in your oesophagus for up to 96 hours.2 This test also allows your gastroenterologist to measure the effect of PPI medication on pH levels and reflux symptoms.
Diagnostic testing
Catheter based pH testing system collects data through the length of your oesophagus and identifies different types of reflux events. Insights gained from reflux testing help your physician choose an appropriate treatment option.
Diagnostic testing
Oesophageal manometry is a test used to assess pressure and motor function of the oesophagus (food pipe). In addition, it aids in the evaluation of how well the muscles in the oesophagus work to transport liquids or food from your mouth into your stomach.
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1 Sifrim D, Castell D, Dent J, Kahrilas PJ. Gastro-oesophageal reflux monitoring: review and consensus report on detection and definitions of acid, non-acid, and gas reflux. Gut. 2004;53(7):1024-1031
2 Richter J, Pandolfino J, Vela M, et al. Utilization of wireless pH monitoring technologies: a summary of the proceedings from the Esophageal Diagnostic working Group. Disease of the Esophagus, 2012
