A lactulose breath test is an easy gastrointestinal evaluation tool. It involves ingesting foods that contain milk sugars (lactose or lactulose) and measuring the amount of hydrogen and/or methane given off as the patient breathes out. Let’s look at why this kind of test is necessary, how it’s given, and how it helps your gastroenterologist plan
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Bravo pH Testing
Gastroenterology patients may have heard of the ‘Bravo pH test’ due to its increasing use in diagnosing various stomach problems.The Bravo pH test allows doctors to measure acid reflux levels with greater accuracy, allowing them to diagnose causes of upper abdominal discomfort accurately while minimizing the need for invasive methods. In this article, we will
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You have more than likely experienced gastroenteritis at one point in your life even if you did not realize it. Gastroenteritis is the official medical term for the stomach flu. It is also known as gastric flu or stomach virus. Gastroenteritis is triggered by a bacterial infection. The condition is most commonly categorized by extreme
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