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Is Endoscopy Advisable While Having Abdominal Bloating And Gas?
hi, For past 3-4 months I was having occasional mild stomach pain towards lower left abdomen. It was in the afternoon (breakfast + lunch) and I used to have stomach bloating with gas. However, after 2 months back the stomach bloating & gas has receded but I had bit yellow concentrated urine and weakness in legs. I got a LFT and the billurubin level is 1.8 (0.4 - 1.2) and the abdomen ultrasound indicated mild fatty liver. I used to have a very pale yellow stool for the past few months. I consulted a gastroenterologist and he didn t even look into the reports until I told him about the findings. He doesn t think of any issue with my stomach, but have given me some 3 tablets to take for 5 days and go for a endoscopy after that if it doesn t recede(need to tell that this is a money making hospital, almost everyone has endoscopy prescribed who visits the gastro dept.). At the same time I consulted homeopathy doctor (family doc from since I was 5 yrs old, I am 26 now) and I took his prescription. After a week, I went for a urine and blood test and the bilirubin has dropped to 1.5. Moreover I don t have weakness in my legs and lightheadedness and the stomach pain. Only I have a bit of bloating and gas in the evening still. Do I need to go for an endoscopy to clear-out any doubts ?
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
hello,
Mostly it's a gastritis and acidity problem. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis. Regarding, endoscopy it may help to confirm the diagnosis, but not absolutely necessary. You should get one urease breath test done which may gives a idea regarding cause of this gastritis. If your symptoms persist after a medicine then you will need it.
You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg beforebreakfast once a day for 2-4 weeks. you will also some antibiotics if breath test is positive.
Mostly it's a gastritis and acidity problem. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis. Regarding, endoscopy it may help to confirm the diagnosis, but not absolutely necessary. You should get one urease breath test done which may gives a idea regarding cause of this gastritis. If your symptoms persist after a medicine then you will need it.
You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any.
You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg beforebreakfast once a day for 2-4 weeks. you will also some antibiotics if breath test is positive.
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