A colonoscopy is a procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the rectum to examine the colon, allowing for polyp removal and early cancer detection.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole and lansoprazole are used to reduce stomach acid production and manage GERD symptoms.
An abdominal ultrasound is the preferred imaging technique for diagnosing gallstones, as it provides clear images of the gallbladder and bile ducts.
A hydrogen breath test measures hydrogen levels in the breath after lactose ingestion, which indicates lactose malabsorption.
An upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) is a procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Triple therapy, which includes two antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), is the standard treatment for H. pylori infection to eradicate the bacteria and heal ulcers.
