Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Obici Heartburn Treatment Center:
Test Your Refluxes
A self-test to help determine if you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
1. Do you frequently have one or more of the following?
a. An uncomfortable feeling behind the breastbone that seems to be moving upward from the stomach?
b. A burning sensation in the back of your throat?
c. A bitter acid taste in your mouth?
Yes / No
2. Do you often experience these problems after meals?
Yes / No
3. Do you experience heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times per week?
Yes / No
4. Do you find that antacids only provide temporary relief from your symptoms?
Yes / No
5. Do you take the maximum dosage of over-the-counter medication?
Yes / No
6. Are you taking prescription medication to treat heartburn, and still having symptoms?
Yes / No
7. Do you have trouble swallowing or persistent abdominal pain?
Yes / No
If you responded "yes" to any of these questions, you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You should know there are some very effective treatments available today, from special diets and medications to a new surgical procedure that can eliminate GERD once and for all. For more information, see your doctor or call the Sentara Obici Heartburn Center, the only dedicated heartburn center in the region, at 757.925.BURN (2876) or toll-free at 1.866.265.2142.
Test courtesy of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
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