Digestive Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Amylase

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    An amylase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a sample of blood taken from a vein or in a sample of urine.

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  • Celiac Disease - Exams and Tests

    06/23/08, Healthwise

    In many cases of celiac disease, other conditions with similar symptoms, such as food intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome, are first suspected. Often, celiac disease is only considered after the initial diagnosis of another

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  • Abdominal X-ray

    12/30/08, Healthwise

    An abdominal X-ray is a picture of structures and organs in the belly (abdomen). This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, large and small intestines, and the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and belly areas. Of

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  • Bowel Transit Time

    04/11/08, Healthwise

    A bowel transit time test measures how long it takes for food to travel through the digestive tract. After you chew and swallow your food, it moves into your stomach, where it is mixed with acid and digestive enzymes. After your food

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  • Hemorrhoids - Exams and Tests

    09/29/08, Healthwise

    A health professional can evaluate symptoms of hemorrhoids to rule out other, more serious problems. A number of conditions that affect the anus and colon (large intestine) can cause bleeding, mucus drainage, itching, and discomfort.

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  • Gallbladder Scan

    10/24/08, Healthwise

    A gallbladder scan is a nuclear scanning test that is done to evaluate gallbladder function. It can find blockage in the tubes (bile ducts) that lead from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine (duodenum). See a picture of t

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  • Peptic Ulcer Disease - Exams and Tests

    01/07/08, Healthwise

    The tests needed to diagnose peptic ulcer disease may depend on your symptoms and on a medical history and physical exam.

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  • Intussusception - Exams and Tests

    08/01/08, Healthwise

    A diagnosis of intussusception is usually based on the child's symptoms. If intussusception is suspected, the doctor will do a physical exam. As part of the physical exam, the doctor examines the child's:

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  • Pancreatitis - Exams and Tests

    07/02/07, Healthwise

    If your doctor thinks you have pancreatitis, he or she will ask questions about your medical history and do a physical exam along with lab and imaging tests.

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  • D-xylose Absorption Test

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    The D-xylose absorption test measures the level of D-xylose, a type of sugar, in a blood or urine sample. This test is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients in food.

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