Installation. Solid brick and brick veneer both use the same bricks, although each style becomes defined during installation. Inspectors can use the presence of the following elements as evidence that a wall is solid brick rather than veneer: 1  header bricks.
Tests to diagnose acid reflux (GERD) include and upper GI series (X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the intestine), an upper GI endoscopy, esophageal manometry, or a 24-hour pH probe study. Home remedies for acid reflux include changes in lifestyle, diet, and habits. Treatment of acid reflux includes over-the-counter (OTC) medications including antacids and H2-blockers; prescription medications such as proton pump inhibitors, coating agents, and promotility agents; and in severe cases, surgery.
Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD, but some people have other symptoms as well, including the following: 1  Nighttime heartburn. 2  Cough. 3  Sore throat. 4  Nausea/vomiting. 5  Trouble swallowing. 6  Feeling that food is stuck in the esophagus. 7  Acid taste in mouth. 8  Laryngitis. 9  Difficulty breathing (asthma-like symptoms). 10  Belching.