Peptic Ulcer
Alternate Names : Duodenal Ulcer, Ulcer - Duodenal or Gastric, Ulcer - Peptic
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Peptic Ulcer Diagnosis & Tests
To diagnose an ulcer, your doctor will order one of the following tests:
- An upper GI -- a series of x-rays taken after you drink a substance called barium.
- An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) -- a special test performed by a gastroenterologist in which a thin tube is inserted through your mouth into the gastrointestinal tract to look at your stomach and small intestines.
During an EGD, the doctor may take a biopsy from the wall of the intestines to test for H. pylori. Other less accurate ways to test for this organism include a blood test and a breath test.
Your doctor may also order:
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