years old, who do have an
ulcer, will have to have it
tested for the presence of
cancer.
First
time
symptoms
Abdominal Mass
Anorexia ( severely
limiting food intake)
Tests Used to Diagnose a
Stomach Ulcer
If a person shows the signs
and symptoms of having a
stomach ulcer, the following
tests may be used to search
for the ulcer:
Previous history of
stomach cancer in the
family
Other symptoms present that
may indicate a more serious
problem, such as stomach
cancer.
The
symptoms
include:
Jaundice (yellow of the
eyes and skin)
Symptoms of an ulcer
than
have
returned
before or after treatment
has concluded.
Swallowing is difficult
(dysphasia)
ulcer
Anemia (a common
blood disorder)
If the person is older than 55
years old further testing is
needed, especially if the
following criterion is met:
Losing more than 10%
of body weight
Bloody show in stool
58
Endoscopy:
An
endoscopy is used by the
doctor to look inside the
stomach and areas of the
upper small intestines to