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What Causes Abdominal Pain While Suffering From Anemia? Vvv
Question: Severe stomach pains , diarrhea, bloating worse after eating went to My dr and he said I was anemic and wants to do endoscope but right now I am about a 9 on scale of 10. I ate potato so my stomach was not empty thinking I have peptic ulcer but I am miserable sometimes it goes away should I wait it out going on about a week@
Brief Answer:
You need endoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Since you are anemic and also having abdominal pain, I would advise early endoscopy.
Though peptic ulcer is a possible cause, taking your age in to consideration, malignancy should also be ruled out. So early endoscopy is a prudent thing to do.
As part of anemia work up, in addition to upper GI endoscopy, a peripheral blood smear test and Fecal occult blood test should also be done.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Kini
You need endoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Since you are anemic and also having abdominal pain, I would advise early endoscopy.
Though peptic ulcer is a possible cause, taking your age in to consideration, malignancy should also be ruled out. So early endoscopy is a prudent thing to do.
As part of anemia work up, in addition to upper GI endoscopy, a peripheral blood smear test and Fecal occult blood test should also be done.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Kini
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