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Fear of cancer due to constant acidity
With years and years of gastritis/acidity/Gerd/burning stool almost every single day since I was a child I am worried about getting colorectal cancer. Should I get checked for anything? I am constantly worried about this.
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This is a case of overindulgence in medicine when it is not indicated.
You have been getting treatment for yourself since childhood. I am sure if some doctors told you that nothing is wrong with you, you would have thrown tantrums.
The results are there for all of you to see.
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This is not an age to worry about cancer.
Don't worry.
Change your life style, dietary habits etc.
It will help you better.
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consult me for further evaluation and treatment.
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consult me on practo to know how to prevent cancers of all types. or meet me at nrsmch oncology dept.
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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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Change your life style.
Even stress cause gastritis.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Lifestyle modifications
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consult for counselling
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