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People under the age of 55 years with no alarm features do not need EGD but are considered for investigation for peptic ulcer disease caused by ''[[Helicobacter pylori]]'' [[infection]]. Investigation for ''H.pylori'' infection is usually performed when there is a moderate to high prevalence of this infection in the local community or the person with dyspepsia has other risk factors for ''H. pylori'' infection, related for example to ethnicity or immigration from a high-prevalence area. If infection is confirmed it can usually be eradicated by medication. | People under the age of 55 years with no alarm features do not need EGD but are considered for investigation for peptic ulcer disease caused by ''[[Helicobacter pylori]]'' [[infection]]. Investigation for ''H.pylori'' infection is usually performed when there is a moderate to high prevalence of this infection in the local community or the person with dyspepsia has other risk factors for ''H. pylori'' infection, related for example to ethnicity or immigration from a high-prevalence area. If infection is confirmed it can usually be eradicated by medication. | ||
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Laboratory Findings
People under the age of 55 years with no alarm features do not need EGD but are considered for investigation for peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Investigation for H.pylori infection is usually performed when there is a moderate to high prevalence of this infection in the local community or the person with dyspepsia has other risk factors for H. pylori infection, related for example to ethnicity or immigration from a high-prevalence area. If infection is confirmed it can usually be eradicated by medication.