Tests for Digestive Disorders - About Digestive Disorders Tests

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:
  • your doctor about the procedure
  • why the test is necessary, and
  • whether there are risks involved.
Your healthcare provider will answer your questions regarding the diagnostic procedures recommended.

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.
Colonoscopy

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Liver Biopsy

Lower GI Series

Upper Endoscopy

Upper GI Series

Virtual Colonoscopy
Page Last Revised: August 26, 2011

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