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In general, if the docs have tried a lot of tests like the EGD and they've already put your on PPIs and not a lot changed, then they're try to find out if the function of the esophagusBarrett’s esophagus Esophageal cancer Esophageal perforation Esophagitis Esophagus Esophagus and stomach anatomy is impaired. At that point, it's typically thought that they should approach the problem by looking at a 24-hour pH monitoring to see if they can group the symptoms into something that will finally make sense. So it's possible that they're suggesting you have the pH monitoring done.