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Query regarding endoscopy
How many endoscopies and in what interval it can be done? I jad undergone endoscopy in 2018 as had acidity gastritis issues the result was normal. I have many a times episodes of gas acidity. Was on rablet course for a month but did not help much. Of last few days a burning sensation in upper abdomen, and at time a very mild pain Which gets better after flataulence. And have feeling of naussea at times. belching has increased. Should i have to undergo endoscopy again? Is it anything to worry.
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There is no strict limit to how many endoscopies a person can undergo in their lifetime. …it can be reasonable to repeat an endoscopy, especially after 5+ years.
Next Steps
1) Repeat endoscopy: you could have developed new findings.
2) H. pylori testing.
3) Try different PPi fro 8 weeks consistently.
4) Diet and lifestyle changes.
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Likely not serious, especially with:
No weight loss
No vomiting or bleeding
No alarming changes
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No endoscopy needed just right now.
If proper dietary modification is done with regular exercise, symptoms can decrease. If not:
Tab Pan-D once daily before breakfast x 30 days
Inv:
Urea breath test
If facing any issues like:
Weight loss, black stools, pain in stomach associated with food intake, take immediate consultation from any doctor
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Consult with reports
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