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Question: My husband is having problems with his ucler
Brief Answer:
endoscopy is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
for either heart-burn or upper abdominal pain or discomfort, particularly when it can't be contained with the usual drugs (like mylanta), an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required. There are two main reasons for that:
- to assess the condition of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and take a sample for Helicobacter pylori
- to exclude cancer
Cancer if diagnosed early can be managed with success.
If he's got an ulcer then looking for Helicobacter pylori is required. If helicobacter is present, treatment with antibiotics would be needed.
So in conclusion, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required for further management. Until then he can try more potent drugs for the acidity like ranitidine or omeprazole.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
endoscopy is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
for either heart-burn or upper abdominal pain or discomfort, particularly when it can't be contained with the usual drugs (like mylanta), an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required. There are two main reasons for that:
- to assess the condition of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and take a sample for Helicobacter pylori
- to exclude cancer
Cancer if diagnosed early can be managed with success.
If he's got an ulcer then looking for Helicobacter pylori is required. If helicobacter is present, treatment with antibiotics would be needed.
So in conclusion, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required for further management. Until then he can try more potent drugs for the acidity like ranitidine or omeprazole.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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