About GE Reflux Study
Key Highlights
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Considered the gold standard for objectively diagnosing GERD and quantifying acid exposure.Helps differentiate GERD from other conditions with similar symptoms (e.g., heart disease, asthma).Guides personalized treatment decisions, including the need for medication or surgery.Minimally invasive and typically performed on an outpatient basis.Provides crucial data to evaluate the effectiveness of current anti-reflux treatments.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation, or chest pain not responding to standard medication.
- Evaluation of atypical GERD symptoms like chronic cough, hoarseness, or asthma.
- Pre-operative assessment before anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication).
- To confirm or rule out GERD in patients with normal endoscopic findings.
- Assessing patients with suspected extra-esophageal reflux complications.
How to prepare
- You will be asked to stop taking Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for 7 days and H2 blockers for 2-3 days before the test.
- Fast for 4-6 hours prior to the catheter placement procedure.
- Inform your doctor about all current medications, especially blood thinners.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing on the day of the test.
- Plan your daily activities as you will carry a small data recorder for 24 hours.
Risks & possible complications
- Minor nose or throat discomfort, soreness, or nosebleeds from catheter insertion.
- Gagging or coughing during placement of the catheter.
- Rare risk of esophageal perforation (very uncommon).
- Inconvenience or mild disruption to sleep and normal activities during the 24-hour monitoring period.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can resume normal activities and a regular diet immediately after the catheter is removed.
- Any minor throat irritation or nasal discomfort typically resolves within a day.
- You may restart your usual medications unless instructed otherwise by your gastroenterologist.
- A follow-up appointment is scheduled to discuss the detailed results and formulate a treatment plan.
- No specific physical restrictions are required after the test.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0-1 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ge reflux study in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with gastroenterology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ge reflux study. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ge reflux study compare across other countries where we have data.
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Gastroenterologists for GE Reflux Study
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