How Do You Know If You Have An Ulcer Or

Posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2018

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 Answered on

Last reviewed on

Question : How do you know if you have an ulcer or just too much acid?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Endoscopy determines the diagnose.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear , welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
To determine if you have a gastroduodenal ulcera, gastritis or just hyperacidity you should do a fybroscopy.
A fybroscopy is a camera tube inserted into the stomach and duoden to see the mucosal linnings.
Also you may perform the breathing test for helicopter pylori which is the main cause of ulcera.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T