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I have gastric problem , cea high
I have gastric problem and my CARCINO EMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) is high (5.82)
Its worried?? How to i diagnose!!
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High CEA doesn't mean cancer always....in some infections also it could be high...but it's better to be cautious. So get upper GI scopy plus colonoscopy done as you have mentioned gastric problems.
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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla
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17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Upper GI endoscopy to directly visualize the stomach
This will help determine the exact cause of your gastric symptoms and CEA elevation3
The mild CEA elevation you have is more likely related to underlying gastric inflammation rather than cancer. The endoscopy will help confirm this. Many people with similar CEA levels are found to have benign conditions after proper evaluation
Remember that CEA is just a screening test and not diagnostic of cancer by itself. Stay positive while completing the recommended evaluation with your gastroenterologist.
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