A diagnosis of an ulcer will begin with a doctor visit and
physical exam. Testing may be needed to
diagnose the presence of an ulcer and whether it’s actively bleeding or
not. If no active bleeding is occurring,
a test to check for blood in stool can be done.
Simple tests to check for the H. pylori bacteria include blood, breath
or stool tests. Your doctor may
recommend you have a gastroscopy. This
procedure enables a specialist doctor (a gastroenterologist) to identify the
ulcer, and test for the H. pylori bacteria.
If an ulcer is found, the doctor will recommend the best treatment for
you.
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