Historically, subspecialists have often depended on objective diagnostic tests in the initial management of disease processes (ie, gastroenterologists would use a test such as endoscopy to diagnose ...

Experts say most endoscopies are generally safe and well tolerated. Patients are often given sedation to reduce discomfort ...

A. When doctors talk about an endoscopy, they are usually talking about two procedures: colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Most people are more familiar with a colonoscopy, which is typically done to ...

Dear Doctors: My husband's endoscopy showed a small pinkish area at the base of the esophagus. He has no GERD symptoms, but his doctor has prescribed a big dose of a heartburn medication for life. Is ...

The diagnosis of GERD should, in most circumstances, be made on the basis of the presentation of a patient with typical symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation. [1] Using esophageal pH monitoring ...