What Is Pepsinogen?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for tests these days, and the doctor said my pepsinogen levels were abnormal. What is pepsinogen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Mingping
The digestive enzyme present in the stomach is pepsinogen. Pepsinogen testing can assess whether gastric mucosal function is normal. When gastric mucosal damage occurs—leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal discomfort—patients should visit a hospital for pepsinogen testing. In daily life, it is advisable to consume more foods rich in vitamins and protein.
