A physical examination is always done on a patient. One can never underestimate the art of a clinical exam. Physical signs and symptoms are an important part of the individual picture.

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The following clinical tests are also done in an initial consultation:

• Blood pressure and heart rate

• Glucose

• Cholesterol

• Urine PH

• Salivary PH

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The following rapid point-of-care tests can also be done if needed:

• Gluten intolerance test or Coeliac disease finger prick test

• Detection of IgG Helicobacter pylori antibodies

• Differentiation between Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Inflammatory bowel disease