Besides gastroscopy and colonoscopy, what other examinations are available for the gastrointestinal tract?
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing stomach pain consistently since last year, sometimes accompanied by uncomfortable abdominal bloating. I’ve already undergone gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and both showed no abnormalities. Besides endoscopy, what other gastrointestinal examinations are available?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
In addition to gastroscopy and colonoscopy, gastrointestinal examinations also include stool tests, which typically comprise routine stool analysis, fecal occult blood testing, stool smears, and stool culture. Furthermore, breath tests are another common gastrointestinal diagnostic tool—specifically used to detect *Helicobacter pylori* infection. Barium enema is also a frequently employed imaging examination for the gastrointestinal tract; it primarily focuses on the intestinal region, enabling physicians to closely evaluate the patient’s intestinal condition.
