Dyspepsia Symptoms, Causes & More
Article Sources
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Diagnosis
To diagnose dyspepsia, a doctor may ask a person about their symptoms, medical history, medications they're taking and dietary habits. They may also carry out a physical exam, primarily of the stomach and chest, such as pressing down on the abdomen to identify possible tenderness, sensitivity or pain.
Sometimes, the doctor may order tests to rule out possible underlying conditions. These may include lab work and tests to determine if the person may have a H. pylori infection.
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