Esophagus Tests

Bernstein Test

What To Think About

  • Occasionally, samples of stomach secretions may be taken during the pH monitoring test.
  • Other tests may be done to help diagnose problems with the esophagus, including upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy, barium swallow, or upper gastrointestinal studies (upper GI series). For more information, see the medical tests Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series and Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: July 23, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
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