Are you thinking about getting a few investigations done for acid reflux, but not sure about the available tests? Watch the video in which Dr. Vinod Kumar Mishra, an eminent gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience, will help you understand the types of diagnostic tests available for acid reflux and what they determine.
Dr. Mishra says that primarily two types of tests are available for acid reflux, namely the qualitative tests and the quantitative tests. The qualitative tests are performed to establish the presence of acid reflux, which include upper GI endoscopy and barium swallow test. The quantitative tests are performed to determine the quantity of acid reflux, which include catheter based pH monitoring and wireless pH monitoring.
Covered in the video are more details about the qualitative and quantitative tests including:
- What are the various qualitative and quantitative tests?
- What is the significance of these tests?
- What do the qualitative tests determine in addition to the presence of acid reflux?
- How are the quantitative tests performed?
- When is surgery indicated?
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