top of page
Search
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract


Patient Information: Timed Barium Esophagogram
A timed barium esophagogram is a safe, non-surgical imaging test that helps assess how well your esophagus (food pipe) empties and can...
Murugappan N
Aug 91 min read
Â
Â
Â


Sliding (Type I) Hiatal Hernia - how it is treated.
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach bulges through the diaphragm into your chest. This can cause symptoms like...
Murugappan N
Jul 192 min read
Â
Â
Â


What is a Hiatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia happens when the upper part of your stomach bulges through the diaphragm (the muscle separating your chest from your...
Murugappan N
Jul 121 min read
Â
Â
Â
24-Hour pH-Metry for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Evaluation
What is 24-Hour pH-Metry? 24-hour pH-metry is a test that measures how often stomach acid flows back into your esophagus (the tube...
Murugappan N
Jul 43 min read
Â
Â
Â


Understanding GERD: A Guide for Patients
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, the tube connecting your mouth...
Murugappan N
Jun 212 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page