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Questions to Ask your Health Care Provider about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What is the cause of my gastrophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
- What tests will be needed to confirm the diagnosis of GERD?
- Will I need to undergo an upper GI endoscopy and biopsy to determine if I have Barrett esophagus?
- What lifestyle modifications do you recommend to help me better control my GERD symptoms?
- What are my treatment options in case these lifestyle changes do not relieve my symptoms?
- Which medications do you recommend for GERD and why?
- What are the side-effects of these medications?
- How long will I need to take medications for GERD?
- What are my treatment options in the event that medications fail to control my GERD symptoms?
