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I Was Recently Seeing A Gastroenterologist For Suspected Gastritis .
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Question : I was recently seeing a gastroenterologist for suspected gastritis. He recommended for a GI Endoscopy. Today i have done it and report is attached herewith along with prescription the doctor prescribed.
I am concerned since my passed away in cancer. So i want to have an eye on it.
The doctor also asked me to do further tests after 3 to 4 months for the impression found in the report #3.
I just wanted ti go for a second opinion.
I am concerned since my passed away in cancer. So i want to have an eye on it.
The doctor also asked me to do further tests after 3 to 4 months for the impression found in the report #3.
I just wanted ti go for a second opinion.
I was recently seeing a gastroenterologist for suspected gastritis. He recommended for a GI Endoscopy. Today i have done it and report is attached herewith along with prescription the doctor prescribed.
I am concerned since my passed away in cancer. So i want to have an eye on it.
The doctor also asked me to do further tests after 3 to 4 months for the impression found in the report #3.
I just wanted ti go for a second opinion.
I am concerned since my passed away in cancer. So i want to have an eye on it.
The doctor also asked me to do further tests after 3 to 4 months for the impression found in the report #3.
I just wanted ti go for a second opinion.
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you
You have three issues
1. Esophageal candidiasis.
This occurs when the immunity goes down.There are many causes for it. We usually see this in patients with diabetes.Are you a diabetic?
Doctor has prescribed the right medication for esophageal candidiasis
2. Antral gastritis and duodenitis
This is acidity related. Mostly commonly due to H pylori infection. You need to get tested for H pylori infection. The second most common cause of intake of painkiller medications. You need to avoid talking npainkillwr medications.
3. Submucosal swellings in duodenum
The significance of this cannot be commented upon without getting a biopsy done Your doctor has suggested endoultrasound for evaluation which you can get it done.
Regards,
Dr R.K
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you
You have three issues
1. Esophageal candidiasis.
This occurs when the immunity goes down.There are many causes for it. We usually see this in patients with diabetes.Are you a diabetic?
Doctor has prescribed the right medication for esophageal candidiasis
2. Antral gastritis and duodenitis
This is acidity related. Mostly commonly due to H pylori infection. You need to get tested for H pylori infection. The second most common cause of intake of painkiller medications. You need to avoid talking npainkillwr medications.
3. Submucosal swellings in duodenum
The significance of this cannot be commented upon without getting a biopsy done Your doctor has suggested endoultrasound for evaluation which you can get it done.
Regards,
Dr R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you
You have three issues
1. Esophageal candidiasis.
This occurs when the immunity goes down.There are many causes for it. We usually see this in patients with diabetes.Are you a diabetic?
Doctor has prescribed the right medication for esophageal candidiasis
2. Antral gastritis and duodenitis
This is acidity related. Mostly commonly due to H pylori infection. You need to get tested for H pylori infection. The second most common cause of intake of painkiller medications. You need to avoid talking npainkillwr medications.
3. Submucosal swellings in duodenum
The significance of this cannot be commented upon without getting a biopsy done Your doctor has suggested endoultrasound for evaluation which you can get it done.
Regards,
Dr R.K
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you
You have three issues
1. Esophageal candidiasis.
This occurs when the immunity goes down.There are many causes for it. We usually see this in patients with diabetes.Are you a diabetic?
Doctor has prescribed the right medication for esophageal candidiasis
2. Antral gastritis and duodenitis
This is acidity related. Mostly commonly due to H pylori infection. You need to get tested for H pylori infection. The second most common cause of intake of painkiller medications. You need to avoid talking npainkillwr medications.
3. Submucosal swellings in duodenum
The significance of this cannot be commented upon without getting a biopsy done Your doctor has suggested endoultrasound for evaluation which you can get it done.
Regards,
Dr R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you Doctor,
I am nit diabetic, no i use pain killers unless its required such as paracetamol when having fever.
Pylori was tested and found negative.
I do take Foracort 200 (powder base) inhaler twice a day regularly for asthma.
What about the hernia mentioned in the report?
Thank you
I am nit diabetic, no i use pain killers unless its required such as paracetamol when having fever.
Pylori was tested and found negative.
I do take Foracort 200 (powder base) inhaler twice a day regularly for asthma.
What about the hernia mentioned in the report?
Thank you
Thank you Doctor,
I am nit diabetic, no i use pain killers unless its required such as paracetamol when having fever.
Pylori was tested and found negative.
I do take Foracort 200 (powder base) inhaler twice a day regularly for asthma.
What about the hernia mentioned in the report?
Thank you
I am nit diabetic, no i use pain killers unless its required such as paracetamol when having fever.
Pylori was tested and found negative.
I do take Foracort 200 (powder base) inhaler twice a day regularly for asthma.
What about the hernia mentioned in the report?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
Foracort inhalation can also cause esophageal candidiasis.
To prevent that from occuring , you need to gargle and also drink water after inhaler therapy.
The small sliding hernia can be ignored.
It is harmless.Sometimes it can cause acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
Foracort inhalation can also cause esophageal candidiasis.
To prevent that from occuring , you need to gargle and also drink water after inhaler therapy.
The small sliding hernia can be ignored.
It is harmless.Sometimes it can cause acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
Foracort inhalation can also cause esophageal candidiasis.
To prevent that from occuring , you need to gargle and also drink water after inhaler therapy.
The small sliding hernia can be ignored.
It is harmless.Sometimes it can cause acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
Foracort inhalation can also cause esophageal candidiasis.
To prevent that from occuring , you need to gargle and also drink water after inhaler therapy.
The small sliding hernia can be ignored.
It is harmless.Sometimes it can cause acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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