Ulcers

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Diagnosis

It is important to diagnose ulcers quickly by detecting localized erosions in the stomach and duodenum and treat them aggressively, before they worsen. Upper endoscopy, which may be used to diagnose an ulcer, involves using a flexible tube with a special fiber optic cable to provide real-time images of the inside of the stomach and duodenum. If stomach cancer is suspected, the ulcer can be biopsied through the same flexible tube. Endoscopy is performed under sedation, but it still a...Read the full article