Test and diagnosis
-Blood test
-Breathe test
-Stool antigen test
-Barium upper gastrointestinal (upper GI) X-ray
-Upper endoscopy
Treatment
Treatment is a 2 pronged approach:
-Kill the bacteria and reduce the level of acid in your digestive system to relieve pain and encourage healing.
-Medications – antibiotic, acid blockers, antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and cytoprotective agents
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