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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I'm worried I may have GERD.
  • I have GERD, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have GERD, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I'm worried I may have GERD.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Are my symptoms heartburn?
  2. What's the difference between heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease?
  3. Is there a test for GERD?
  4. Should I be careful about what I eat?
  5. Are there other changes I can make--or things I do differently?
  6. Will over-the-counter antacids or other medications work for me?
  7. How is my recommended medication best taken, and for how long?

I have GERD, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Can gastroesophogeal reflux cause permanent damage?
  2. Should I take a prescription drug for GERD?
  3. Are there side effects to GERD medications?
  4. Once my symptoms go away, can I stop taking medicine?
  5. Will weight loss or lifestyle changes help ease my symptoms?

I have GERD, and I'm sick or having problems.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Could my recurring symptoms be a sign of something other than GERD?
  2. Should I have tests to look for complications of GERD?
  3. Should I try a different medicine?
  4. Would it help to lose weight if I'm overweight?
  5. If my symptoms don't go away, would surgery help?
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