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Endoscopy repeat
Hi, I had pricking pain I stomach with mild heartburn so did endoscopy 8 months ago. Hpylori mild positive and acute erosive gastritis was the result. Now am again having heartburn with pricking needle pain above my navel, should I repeat amendoscopy again. For how long is this endoscopy valid?
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Please consult with your Gastroenterologist who did endoscopy last time.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Modify your life style madam only medicines and tests won't do anything even you need to do something.
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No need
Follow gastroenterologist
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
There is no such thing as validity of endoscopy.
Gastritis and H. Pylori infection if there can recur.
Take PPI and follow up with Gastroenterologist
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