Services
We also have facilities to perform both Urea and Hydrogen Breath Tests.
Urea Breath Test (UBT) is performed to detect helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach. It is advised for patients who have symptoms of peptic ulcer, acidity, gas, bloating and abdominal pain, but who are unable to undergo or do not want endoscopy.
Patient is required to be fasting for 12 hours. However, he is allowed to drink water. Patient should not be taking antacids or antibiotics for the preceding two weeks of the test to ensure accuracy.
On arrival, patient is asked to drink a urea containing drink and then asked to blow in 15-minute intervals in a specially designed tube, which is connected to a machine that reads the amount of carbon dioxide and ammonia that is exhaled in the breaths. Based on the readings, H pylori infection can be diagnosed immediately and treated. It is a simple, yet accurate and non-invasive way of testing H pylori infection.
There are several types of Hydrogen Breath Tests (HBT) depending on the potential diagnoses. This test is mainly used to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance, slow colonic transit, fructose and sucrose intolerance.
Patient is usually advised to avoid antibiotics for at least 2 weeks and consume a low carbohydrate diet the night before the test and come fasting for at least 12 hours prior to the test. Also, patient should not have had a bowel preparation for at least 4 weeks prior to the test (usually given just before colonoscopy).
On arrival, patient is advised to drink a preparation (either containing lactulose, lactose, fructose or sucrose – depending on suspected diagnosis). The patient then blows at 15-minute machine in a specially designed tube, connected to a machine, that reads amount of hydrogen and methane exhaled in every breath. Based on the readings, diagnosis can be reached at the end of the procedure and patient treated accordingly. It is a simple, non-invasive method to diagnose various sugar intolerances and SIBO.
Thank you doctor for being a call away for us throughout the admission and even otherwise. We always felt we are in safe and trusted hands while we were here and for whatever the future may hold for us. We as a family have developed blind trust towards you which is rare in today's date.. so genuinely thank you for everything you have done for Ankit and will be doing ..you are a God sent gift for us
Dr Sameer Gaggar is an incredible doctor and human being, right from his excellent treatment, expertise and ability to connect. My wife was admitted under him and was very nervous. But the way he communicated with us and the way of taking history was amazing. We felt relaxed and felt we were in good hands. He is just amazing. I have no words to describe how much he has done for my wife.
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Dr Sameer Gaggar: No words can express our gratitude for your care & attention for my mom (Mrs Manju Anand) & her treatment. Further, Your communication both with patient, & attendant is praise worthy. Irrespective of holiday(s)/time of day, always reachable & helpful. Thank you for organizing even late night admission when in otherwise difficult circumstances and prevailing situation in city. Thank you for your detailed attention, care holistically. mom is better thanks to you. Throughout the week at HN reliance (17th-23rd Nov) I'd like additionally mention a thanks to all who along with Dr Sameer have helped us, & deserve praise, appreciation for their efforts less