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Ulcer:

A sore on the skin surface or on the stomach lining. See peptic ulcer.

Ulcerative Colitis:

A serious disease that causes ulcers and irritation in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. See also Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Upper GI Endoscopy:

Looking into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with an endoscope. See also Endoscopy.

Upper GI Series:

X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The patient swallows barium first. Barium makes the organs show up on x-rays. Also called barium meal.

Urea Breath Test:

A test used to detect H. Pylori infection. The test measures breath samples for urease, an enzyme H. Pylori makes.

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