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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Ache, Acidity And Stomach Discomfort

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: One of my family member found reactive with Australia Antigen,Actully it was reactive in 2001 but never treated.When we tested same in 2014 its again reactive. Now the patient is suffering from stomach ache and acidity problems and discomfort.Now treatment is antacids and Hepakind tablets.What do you suggest.Is the condition treatable, what precautions and treatment should be taken and for how long?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
More tests are needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

You need more tests to plan the treatment.
The following tests are to be done -

1. HBeAg
2. HBV DNA quantitative test
3. Liver Function test
4. Serum alpha feto protein
5. Ultrasound scan of the abdomen.

You can discuss with your doctor about these tests.
Treatment can be planned based on the reports of these tests.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 minutes later)
please find some more reports..
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The tests I have mentioned earlier need to be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the reports you have added now.
They do not contain the tests I have mentioned.
You need to consult your gastroenterologist/hepatologist for these tests.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 hours later)
Thanks a lot Doc..I will ask for these tests and get back to you... :)
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Do get back to me with the reports.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Ache, Acidity And Stomach Discomfort

Brief Answer: More tests are needed Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. You need more tests to plan the treatment. The following tests are to be done - 1. HBeAg 2. HBV DNA quantitative test 3. Liver Function test 4. Serum alpha feto protein 5. Ultrasound scan of the abdomen. You can discuss with your doctor about these tests. Treatment can be planned based on the reports of these tests. Regards, Dr.R.K.