 [ Symptoms ] iud removed on 429 cycle came 514 only lasted 3 days which is not normal for me could i actually be pregnant [ Disease ] it is time to see your doctor if you have acid reflux symptoms two or more times a week or if medications do not bring lasting relief symptoms such as heartburn are the key to the diagnosis of acid reflux disease especially if lifestyle changes antacids or acid blocking medications help reduce these symptoms your doctor may order one or more tests to confirm a diagnosis and check for other problems barium swallow esophagram can check for ulcers or a narrowing of the esophagus esophageal manometry can check the function of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter endoscopy can check for problems in your esophagus or stomach a biopsy may be taken during endoscopy to check samples of tissue under a microscope for infection or abnormalities