How Are GERD and LPR Diagnosed?
To diagnose GERD or LPR, your doctor needs to perform a physical exam to look for possible signs. You need to provide all of the information about your symptoms, medical history, and any drugs or medications that you are taking. In most mild cases, no tests are necessary for a diagnosis. Testing is only done to determine whether acid reflux is the cause of damage or scarring of the throat or esophagus. To look for damage, you might need to go through an endoscopy. In this procedure, your doctor will insert a tube equipped with a camera into the throat. This camera will take some pictures to help diagnose your condition. An ambulatory probe test can also help. [9]
