| Your health care provider may choose to use any of the following tests to determine if your ulcer is caused by H. pylori:
Stool test : A simple stool test can determine if you are infected with H. pylori. In this test, you provide your doctor with a small stool specimen (an easy-to-use collection system is provided for this purpose). The doctor will conduct the test in his office or send it to a laboratory.
Breath test : A breath test can determine if you are infected with H. pylori. In this test, you drink a harmless liquid and in less than 1 hour, a sample of your breath is tested for H. pylori.
Endoscopy : Your health care provider may decide to perform an endoscopy. This is a test in which a small tube with a camera inside is inserted through the mouth and into the stomach to look for ulcers. During the endoscopy, small samples of the stomach lining can be obtained and tested for H. pylori. |
