Urea breath test
Stool antigen test
The most common ways to
detect H. pylori bacteria are
as follows:
Blood test for H. pylori
antibodies
than 55 years old,
sudden weight loss and
any other symptoms that
may be an indication of
a
more
serious
condition.
Biopsy of the stomach
lining
Treatment and Prognosis for Stomach Ulcers
The treatment of a stomach
ulcer is going to depend upon
many factors. If the ulcer is
caused by an infection from
H. pylori, then a round of
antibiotics are needed to kill
off the bacteria. If an ulcer is
caused by overuse of
NSAIDs, the doctor may
recommend discontinuing the
medications and allow the
ulcer to completely heal.
Another way to treat ulcers is
through
the
use
of
medications that reduce the
amount of stomach acid.
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