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How Can Peptic Ulcers Be Treated?
My doctor has been treating an ulcer for 6 months and I am still having symptoms. I am due to get a EGD again on the 18th. This past week, it seems like the medicine isn t helping with the pain and starting yesterday, pain has been non-stop. I have left message for Dr. but I have not heard back. Not sure what to do?
Tue, 30 May 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
You are complaining of peptic ulcer since six month
For further investigation I will suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for examination and endoscopy if needed
Before endoscopy USG abdomen can be done to do work up
Urea breath test done to rule out h. Pylori infection
If in endoscopy suspected area present then biopsy taken for histopathology examination
Take care
According to cause specific treatment given
Hope your concern solved
You are complaining of peptic ulcer since six month
For further investigation I will suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for examination and endoscopy if needed
Before endoscopy USG abdomen can be done to do work up
Urea breath test done to rule out h. Pylori infection
If in endoscopy suspected area present then biopsy taken for histopathology examination
Take care
According to cause specific treatment given
Hope your concern solved
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