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H. pylori infection Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection occurs when H. pylori bacteria infect your stomach. A common cause of stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers), H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world. Most people don’t realize they have H. pylori infection because they never get sick from it. If you develop signs and symptoms…
What is a Gastroscopy?During a Gastroscopy your endoscopist passes a long flexible tube containing a camera and alight through your mouth, over the back of your tongue, down your oesophagus (gullet), intoyour stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum). This allows your endoscopist toview the lining of these organs.Why would I need…
What does a blood test show? Some blood tests can help your doctor determine how different organs in your body are working. Examples of organs whose malfunctions can be visible in a blood test include your thyroid, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor can also use blood tests to search for markers of diseases and health conditions such…
Having either too much or too little iron can cause unpleasant symptoms and have a serious impact on health. Thankfully, a simple iron test can help you figure out where you stand. Usually, your doctor will order a lab test for you if they think it’s necessary. However, there are also a handful of iron testing services you…
