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Post a new topicby Guest on Sat Mar 09, 2002 1:03 pm


Can ulcers be detected with a blood test?

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Re: ulcers

Post a new topicby Guest on Wed Mar 13, 2002 11:32 am

No. There are findings on a blood test that may suggest blood loss (anemia) from a bleeding ulcer, but that's about it.
Ulcers are diagnosed two ways, either upper GI series and upper endoscopy.
Check out "Ulcers" on the side panel.
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