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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease involves taking a medical and family history and performing a physical examination and diagnostic tests. In most cases, an upper GI series and an upper endoscopy are performed to diagnose PUD.

In an upper GI series, the patient drinks a contrast solution (e.g., barium) and a series of x-rays are taken of the upper gastrointestinal tract (i.e., the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine). The contrast solution produces clearer images of the lini...Read the full article