What Is Gastritis?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you some questions about your symptoms, and about your medical history. These alone are often enough for your doctor to make an initial diagnosis. However, tests will still be needed in order to confirm the causes of your symptoms.
Tests for gastritis will often involve taking a breath test, and/or taking blood and stool samples. These can all help experts to look for signs of H. pylori and other pathogens. X-rays may be used, and an endoscopy can also be used to help look for signs of gastritis. A biopsy of the stomach’s lining may also be taken in some cases.
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