Regarding test

2022-09-23 06:57:07
Hello doctor. I just want to know why my gastroenterologist not ordered h. Phylori test ? This is the second  time in 2 years i suffered antral gastritis. My doctor ordered only endoscopy test,USG abdomen & not hydrogen breath test or stool test .why it is not needed ?G.b polyp 5 mm, fatty liver grade 2 noted in USG. My doctor prescribed esofag d tablet for 8 weeks. I got some relief only after 4 months. 4 months duration is chronic gastritis still why bacteria detecting test is not done ? Please answer in detail. I have not taken any painkillers, spicy , oily, milk etc foods,no addictions, still I got gastritis.what is the reason? Iam taking only Aten 50 &  gluconorm g 1 tablets. Because of recurring gastritis iam worried about malignancy.
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It's a step wise approach,  first Endoscopy you do, followed by he may advise. And also better to ask him this question,  rather than asking some other doctor about his opinion, right.

Answered2022-09-28 11:10:46

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Hi Better you ask your doctor. There must be some reason.

Answered2022-09-23 14:31:35

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