What Is Duodenitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Diagnosis?
Because H. pylori is the most common cause of duodenitis, doctors will first look for signs of the bacterium when looking for a diagnosis. One test will likely be a breath test that will check the levels of carbon dioxide in your breath. If there is more of the gas present than usual, it is an indicator that H. Pylori is present.
Other methods of detecting the bacterium include stool tests, and blood tests. Some doctors might opt to perform an endoscopy to look for signs of inflammation, and a biopsy may be carried out in some cases. Knowing the exact cause of the condition is important if the right treatment is to be administered.
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