test of healing

test of healing

GI disease A therapeutic trial of H2-blockers–eg, cimetidine, ranitidine, which are used in Pts with a gastric ulcer, in whom a ↓ in ulcer pain is equated with therapeutic success; non-resolution of Sx after 3-6 wks of H2-blockers mandates endoscopy and endoscopic biopsy as gastric CA must be excluded. See H2-blockers.