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Breath Test
What is the Breath Test?
Il Breath Test, or breath test, is a non-invasive test used for the diagnosis of food intolerances (lactose, sorbitol), or in case of suspicion of bacterial overgrowth (lactulose, glucose). The test allows to determine alterations of the gastrointestinal system and is aimed at those seeking an answer to symptoms that are often difficult to interpret, such as gas in the stomach that is difficult to pass, diarrhea, "bad" or slow digestion, bloating, constipation, flatulence and poor digestion.
How to prepare for the breath test?
BREATH TEST lactulose, glucose, sorbitol
- In the previous 15 days When performing the test, avoid taking antibiotics
- In the previous 7 days the test does not require any therapy based on: lactic ferments, prokinetics and laxatives
- The day before the exam, eat exclusively: boiled rice seasoned with raw extra virgin olive oil, or grilled or boiled meat/fish
Beverages: still or mineral water - In the 24 hours preceding the exam AVOID: to undergo excessive physical effort, to consume complex carbohydrates and fibre (fruit, vegetables, bread, pasta and legumes), to drink alcohol and carbonated drinks, to eat sweets and chewing gum, to use condiments with the exception of a little raw oil
- In the 12 hours preceding the exam refrain from using non-essential medications
- From 21:00 PM on the day before the exam The patient MUST fast completely, not smoke and avoid excessive physical exertion (he may drink still water)
- Present yourself FASTING
- The day of the exam: oral hygiene with a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash is recommended
- During the exam: don't sleep, don't drink (even water), don't smoke.
Inform your doctor about any symptoms you may have so that he or she can interpret the test more easily.
Lactose BREATH TEST
- The patient must be at fasting for a minimum of 3 hours, can only drink water NOT CARBONATED
- The patient Must NOT smoke, neither sleep nor do strenuous exercise for at least 30 minutes before and during the test
- The patient must inform the healthcare provider if he or she is taking any medications, as these may affect the test results. (Lactose is used as a base in more than 20% of prescription medications and in approximately 6% of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. These products, due to their high lactose content, may only affect individuals with severe lactose intolerance.)
- Il LACTOSE BREATH TEST It must be performed at least 1 week after stopping the use of lactic ferments.
BREATH TEST Helicobacter Pylori / Urea BT
- Avoid the use of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors in the two weeks preceding the test.
- Avoid using antacids in the fifteen days prior to the test
- On the day of the exam, avoid brushing your teeth; if necessary, rinse your mouth with a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash.
- Arrive FASTING
- During the exam: avoid eating, drinking and smoking.
Useful Information
At BIELO+HUB Medical Center It is not mandatory to have a medical prescription from a specialist, but it is still recommended.
To perform the test you need make an appointment with the secretariat.
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