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Is An Endoscopy Advisable When A CT Scan Shows Thickened Stomach Lining While Having Mild Fever, Fatigue, Nausea And Lack Of Appetite?

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Question : My CT showed thickening of stomach lining. Over the past month I have lost 30 lbs (unintentionally), have low grade fevers, fatigue, no appetite and nausea. I have an endoscopy scheduled in 2 weeks. Is this a good path to take to find out what is going on?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Definitely the best test.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your query answer is Yes endoscopy is among one of the best test to rule out stomach condition,
Very likely your CT is suggestive of chronic gastritis. Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. A endoscopy will help to take a sample of part of stomach which could be read under a microscopy.
Secondly it would help to rule out conditions like H. pylori infection or ulcers in stomach.

Hope I was helpful.
Thanks!
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If this is the case, is it ok to wait 2 more weeks? Won't it get worse, I already have stomach discomfort.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes you can wait for two week.
Just take over the counter omeprazole 40 mg once daily.

Thanks!
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Is An Endoscopy Advisable When A CT Scan Shows Thickened Stomach Lining While Having Mild Fever, Fatigue, Nausea And Lack Of Appetite?

Brief Answer: Definitely the best test. Detailed Answer: Hello, As per your query answer is Yes endoscopy is among one of the best test to rule out stomach condition, Very likely your CT is suggestive of chronic gastritis. Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. A endoscopy will help to take a sample of part of stomach which could be read under a microscopy. Secondly it would help to rule out conditions like H. pylori infection or ulcers in stomach. Hope I was helpful. Thanks!