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Question: I have had acid problems for years I believe it's gerd I have had several test done with no results my doctor says there is nothing he can do I have changed my diet the bur Ning is 24 hrs a day should have more test done there is something wrong when I eat it gets worse nights are terrible
Brief Answer:
blood tests for h pylori and endoscopy can be considered
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the burning is consistent and the last tests were 2 yrs ago, some of them should be repeated.
Endoscopy to take a look at the esophagus and stomach , blood tests for H pylori should be considered.
H pylori bacteria can cause unresponsive reflux symptoms and it is very common.
If this is identified by blood tests then treatment with triple therapy (2 antibiotics and one reflux medication ) would be needed.
Endoscopy would identify any changes in the structure of the esophagus and the stomach eg erosions or ulcerations
If there is no infection (with h pylori) or any other issues and there is no response to medication, then you and your doctor may want to consider surgery.
This is definitive treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
blood tests for h pylori and endoscopy can be considered
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the burning is consistent and the last tests were 2 yrs ago, some of them should be repeated.
Endoscopy to take a look at the esophagus and stomach , blood tests for H pylori should be considered.
H pylori bacteria can cause unresponsive reflux symptoms and it is very common.
If this is identified by blood tests then treatment with triple therapy (2 antibiotics and one reflux medication ) would be needed.
Endoscopy would identify any changes in the structure of the esophagus and the stomach eg erosions or ulcerations
If there is no infection (with h pylori) or any other issues and there is no response to medication, then you and your doctor may want to consider surgery.
This is definitive treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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