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What Does The Following Endoscopy Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

Question: After an endoscopy, I received a diagnosis of "evidence of GAVE in the antrium. Four biopsies taken" with the advice to follow-up with my PCP and to plan to see the doctor in a year. I feel like that leaves me hanging. No further tests to be sure of what is involved or this a case of wait and see when the biopsies results show up.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

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

Why was endoscopy done?
What other tests were done?
Any medical illness you have?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Barretts and a Hiatus hernia at GE junction. Endoscopy done because of constant coughing related to my question in August. There is a copy of my records in your system along with previous questions. I will attempt to send pictures later.

This is only test done since testing in May of 2016.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
GAVE is a condition which most often remains without causing any symptoms.
But sometimes it may start oozing blood very slowly that over a period of time you develop iron deficiency anemia.

If your hemoglobin and iron levels are low, then you need to discuss with your doctor about treating GAVE with argon plasma coagulation.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar