How to detect ulcers? Ulcer detections?

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Detecting stomach or intestinal ulcers typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. 1. Medical History: Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms, including any pain, discomfort, or digestive issues you might be experiencing. Be sure to provide details about when the symptoms started, their intensity, and any factors that seem to trigger or alleviate them. 2. Physical Examination: During a physical exam, your doctor will assess your abdomen for tenderness, bloating, or other signs of discomfort. They may also check for any abnormalities that could indicate an ulcer. 3. Endoscopy: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), also known as endoscopy, is a common diagnostic procedure. It involves a flexible tube with a camera on the end being inserted through your mouth to visualize the stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). This allows the doctor to directly observe any ulcers and take biopsies if needed. 4. Upper GI Series: Also known as a barium swallow, this is an X-ray procedure where you swallow a barium solution that coats the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This helps highlight any abnormalities, including ulcers, on X-ray images. 5. Laboratory Tests: Blood tests may be done to check for the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, which is a common cause of stomach ulcers. Blood tests can also reveal anemia or infection markers that might be associated with ulcers. 6. Stool Tests: Stool tests can detect the presence of H. pylori bacteria or other indicators of digestive bleeding. 7. Breath Test:A breath test can help diagnose H. pylori infection. You'll be asked to swallow a solution, and then your breath will be tested for specific gases produced by the bacteria. 8. CT Scan or MRI:These imaging tests might be used to assess the extent of ulcers and to rule out other potential causes of symptoms.

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EGD can detect ulcers of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine (the duodenum).

According to your sign and symptom you have query about endoscopy as it covers all ulcer or not.

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Please takePlease follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and take protein containing food and do breathing exercise regularly and Do yoga and meditation and keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life

Upeer GI Endoscopy detects gastric and duodenal ulcers

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