Question 1

does an endoscope procedure detect ulcers and other stomach issues? i don't want to do it unless i know for sure what this procedure detects.

Accepted Answer

Upper GI: Endoscopy or egd (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) will detect abnormalities of the mucosal lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.  This is the best test to detect ulcers, inflammation/inflection, or cancer.  I don't know what other issues you would like to know about.

Question 2

can an upper gi series or barium swallow detect serious ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: but endoscopy is more sensitive for detecting ulcers and inflammation.

Question 3

can mri detect stomach ulcers if they're not showing up on my x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Maybe, but a MRI is not a good test for detecting ulcers. What you need is an endoscopy.

Question 4

can a ct scan detect peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Upper endoscopy best test. See your gastroenterologist.

Question 5

how accurate is barium swallow xray vs upper endoscopy to detect stomach ulcer that i possibly had for 6 years?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: Upper endoscopy is much more exact as you have actual visualization of the gastric mucosa

Question 6

what is the best way to detect a gastric ulcer?

Accepted Answer

EGD: A scope into the stomach to directly visualize the stomach lining is the best way to detect an ulcer. Many physicians will opt to try a course of treatment first.

Question 7

how can you detect a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy: This is usually diagnosed by a gastroscopy.

Question 8

can a cat scan detect a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: A CT may show an ulcer, but is not the optimal means of making the diagnosis.

Endoscopy or Barium Swallow is typically performed for ulcer.

Question 9

can a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvis without contrast detect colon cancer and ulcers?

Accepted Answer

CT Scan Findings: Ct scan is not the best study to detect colon cancer or ulcers. Although a ct scan may show a large sized colon cancer, the sensitivity of this is greatly reduced without the administration of oral contrast. Ulcers are typically not seen on ct scan. The best diagnostic study for both of these would be an endoscopy and colonoscopy.

Question 10

how are ulcers caused?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Stomach is usually excessive acid or sometimes a bacterial or lack of problem.
Mouth ulcers usually are from trauma or herpetic virus.

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Does an endoscope procedure detect ulcers and other stomach issues? i don't want to do it unless i know for sure what this procedure detects.

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Can an upper gi series or barium swallow detect serious ulcers?

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Can mri detect stomach ulcers if they're not showing up on my x-ray?

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Can a ct scan detect peptic ulcers?

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How accurate is barium swallow xray vs upper endoscopy to detect stomach ulcer that i possibly had for 6 years?

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What is the best way to detect a gastric ulcer?

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How can you detect a stomach ulcer?

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Can a cat scan detect a stomach ulcer?

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Can a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvis without contrast detect colon cancer and ulcers?

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How are ulcers caused?

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