Suggest Treatment For Low Appetite And Phobia Of Stomach Cancer

Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2014

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Question : Sir
I have only low appetite. No other symptoms. Some times i have fullness. I am more afride of stomac cancer. With this sme fear i took ct 6 months back it vame normal. Now my fear is there for last 20 days lost 3 kgs of wt. fear to go to scopy also. Attached my ct teports. I am not able to concentrate in any work more nervous and stressfull. Will can be have come in rhis 6 months gap.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upper GI endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your reports,
The chances of you having stomach cancer are low.
I would suggest an upper GI endoscopy as it will be better than a Ct to find any lesion in the stomach.
From your description it seems you also have a degree of anxiety disorder. Consultation with a psychiatrist to handle this anxiety issue will help.

Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (13 minutes later)

Sir
Do u say that ct report will not show clear pic of stomac. I feel stomac full after a small food. I also feel do afride to go scopy. Will anxiety lower the appetite .

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pantoprazile or omeprazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes CT is not very good for small lesions and an upper GI endoscopy is better for small lesions.
Anxiety can cause loss of appetite.
I would suggest to take either omepraze or pantoprazole as these should help you with your symptoms.
Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
In case the symptoms persist after 4 weeks then go in for a ugi endoscopy
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (10 minutes later)

Sir
Thanks for reply. I am in to too much of anxiety will my prob be a cancer. I feel full even after small meal. Will it be there for anxiety. Can i take zompras L every morning on empty stomac .

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes you can take it in place of pantoprazole or omeprazole
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (10 minutes later)

Sir
I lost my appetite un fear will i have cancer. Will anxity or fear loose the appetite. And will i feel full after small meal. Ie some discomfort un abdomen. I am in full stress bcs of this .

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need to manage stress

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would advise you to continue sompraz L.
You also might need medications for management of stress and anxiety. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist who can asses whether you need medications for the anxiety
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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