What Is a Stomach Ulcer?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to know about your medical history, and they may also ask you questions about your lifestyle. They may also wish to perform a physical exam. Tests will then need to be undertaken to help experts reach a confirmed diagnosis. This includes blood tests or stool tests that can help confirm the presence of H. pylori.
Other possible tests include an upper gastrointestinal series. This involves using imaging technology to look for signs of ulcers and other problems in the digestive system. An endoscopy may also be used, and this involves passing a tube with a lens into the digestive system so that ulcers or other problems can be seen visually.
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