Non-cardiac chest pain, also referred to as non-cardiac chest discomfort, is the term used to describe chest pain that is not caused by heart-related conditions or a heart attack. In most individuals, non-cardiac chest pain is associated with an esophageal issue, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other causes may include musculoskeletal problems, lung conditions…
How is GERD diagnosed? GERD is diagnosed after your doctor conducts a physical examination and reviews your medical history. Tests that may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis of GERD include: Esophagoscopy Barium swallow test 24-hour pH monitoring Esophageal manometry Gastric emptying studies How is GERD treated? Many people experience relief…
Πάνω από το 75% των ασθενών με άσθμα εκτιμάται ότι έχουν επίσης γαστροοισοφαγική παλινδρόμηση (ΓΟΠΝ). Η αντιμετώπιση της ΓΟΠΝ με αλλαγές στον τρόπο ζωής, όπως η ανύψωση της κεφαλής του κρεβατιού, η κατανάλωση μικρότερων γευμάτων και η διατήρηση ενός υγιούς βάρους μπορούν να βοηθήσουν το άσθμα.