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2021-07-12 11:22:26
Is there any alternative test to detect polyps? I am having weird feeling in stomach but ultrasound and blood test normal Should I go for fecal occult blood test?
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No need to go for blood test. You can go for gastroscopy and to be removed if you have polyps.
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Y r u suspecting u had polyps or some doctor told u that u had polyp. What ur weird feeling can you elaborate it. Kindly share ur history and reports so that I can further guide u, yes beside colonoscopy there are other improved method to detect polyp and even small erosions, but did u need them.
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