Gastritis Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

Stomach pain
Indigestion
Burping
Hiccuping
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Bloody or black vomit
Dark black, tarry stools

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.

Tests may include:

Upper GI Series (Barium Swallow) —a series of x-rays of the upper digestive system taken after drinking a barium solution
Endoscopy —a thin, lighted tube inserted down the throat and into the stomach to examine the inside of the stomach
Biopsy —removal of a sample of stomach tissue to examine in a lab.
Blood, breath, or stool tests—to check for infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori

Upper GI Endoscopy

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