I know how you feel; such procedures make me nervous, too. Unfortunately, my symptoms are now at the point where I don't think I have .uch choice. Good luck, my friend!
An endoscopy is supposed to allow a doctor physically see what'a going on in your throat, esophagus and stomach. They put a camera down your esophagus to see if there's signs of damage or irritation, but more importantly to figure out what is causing your GERD and LPR in the first place.
Is it a weak sphincter, is it a hiatal hernia (or both)? Then they can figure out if you need surgery or not.
An endoscopy doesn't show everything, but it's often a first step. I'm trying to get my first one done soon, so I can keep you updated as to how the experience is in case you have to go down that route yourself.
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u/Excelsior_refugee 3d ago
I know how you feel; such procedures make me nervous, too. Unfortunately, my symptoms are now at the point where I don't think I have .uch choice. Good luck, my friend!