Monday, October 11, 2010

About Heartburn / GERD: What Prompted You to Go to the Doctor?

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From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD

Usually when you go to the doctor about something, you have been experiencing symptoms that made you think something isn't right. Whether you have been diagnosed with GERD, a hiatal hernia, or peptic ulcer, what symptoms prompted you to go to the doctor?


What symptoms led you to your GERD diagnosis?
When did you first suspect you were suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? What symptoms prompted you to go to your doctor about it? Share your experiences with others. Sharing your symptoms could prompt someone else with similar symptoms to see a doctor when they might not otherwise.
  • Symptoms of GERD
  • Diagnosing GERD
  • What is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)?
  • What is Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD)?
  • What is Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Refractory GERD)?

  • What symptoms led you to your hiatal hernia diagnosis?
    When did you first suspect you may have a hiatal hernia? Were there symptoms that prompted you to go to your doctor? Let others know your experience. Sharing your symptoms could encourage someone else with similar symptoms to see their doctor when they might not otherwise.
  • Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia
  • Symptoms of a Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia
  • Diagnosing Hiatal Hernias

  • What Symptoms Led to Your Peptic Ulcer Diagnosis?
    Peptic ulcers can cause a variety of symptoms, which can vary from patient to patient. Some patients with ulcers have minimal, unusual, or even no symptoms at all. Others may have every symptom. When did you first suspect you may have a peptic ulcer? What symptoms prompted you to go to your doctor about it? Share your experiences with other. Sharing your symptoms could prompt someone else with similar symptoms to see a doctor when they might not otherwise.
  • Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers
  • Diagnosing Peptic Ulcers
  • Peptic Ulcers in Children

  • Do You Have a Question?
    If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn forum.

     


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