How is Reflux Disease Diagnosed?

How is Reflux Disease Diagnosed? 

There are several tests that your consultant may use to diagnose reflux disease. Here are some examples.

  1. Response to medication A trial of PPI medication may be used to confirm diagnosis in patients with typical symptoms.
  2. OGD
    Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), also known as upper Endoscopy, is a test that examines the oesophagus and LOS for evidence of reflux disease.
  3. pH
    pH monitoring using a probe in the oesophagus near the stomach measures the level of oesophageal acid exposure.