There are several tests that doctors use to test for digestive disorders. In some cases, more than one test may be recommended to diagnose the digestive disorder or to rule out certain conditions.
Most of these digestive tests give the doctor a view of your digestive tract and aids in better, more reliable diagnosis of your digestive problem.
If you are asked to undergo certain tests, you should ask:
Some of the common digestive disorder tests are discussed separately on this site. The following are some of the common diagnostic test done on patients with digestive disorders.
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Most of these digestive tests give the doctor a view of your digestive tract and aids in better, more reliable diagnosis of your digestive problem.
If you are asked to undergo certain tests, you should ask:
- your doctor about the procedure
- why the test is necessary, and
- whether there are risks involved.
Some of the common digestive disorder tests are discussed separately on this site. The following are some of the common diagnostic test done on patients with digestive disorders.
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Lower GI Series
Upper Endoscopy
Upper GI Series
Virtual Colonoscopy
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