It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Stomach Ulcer.
The Helicobacter pylori bacterium is responsible for most cases of stomach ulcers. Treatment is aims to get rid of the bacterium with antibiotics. Successful elimination of Pylori is confirmed by breath tests. Antiacids are recommended to reduce acid production in the stomach. Sometimes, untreated stomach ulcers might perforate the stomach lining. This is a medical emergency and immediate surgery is required. The standard in diagnosing a stomach ulcer is an endoscopy. During the endoscopy, tissue samples are taken to perform a biopsy on.