tattooyu
03-11-2005, 08:42 PM
Just got my U/S results back:
No gallstones
Two GB polyps
Fatty infiltration in liver (unremarkable)
Pancreas normal
Kidney (R) normal
Aorta normal
However, I'm still having symptoms:
Upper abd. pain (under rib cage)
Back pain (between shoulder blades)
Occasional reflux
Belching
Intermittent diarrhea/constipation
Abd. gurgling
I left a message for my doctor that the next step I want is to see a gastroenterologist. I alread had an H. Pylori blood test (negative), but I want a biopsy done, because I hear that the blood test isn't reliable if you've never had H. Pylori before.
What questions should I ask the GE? HIDA scan, endoscopy, etc.?
Thanks!
No gallstones
Two GB polyps
Fatty infiltration in liver (unremarkable)
Pancreas normal
Kidney (R) normal
Aorta normal
However, I'm still having symptoms:
Upper abd. pain (under rib cage)
Back pain (between shoulder blades)
Occasional reflux
Belching
Intermittent diarrhea/constipation
Abd. gurgling
I left a message for my doctor that the next step I want is to see a gastroenterologist. I alread had an H. Pylori blood test (negative), but I want a biopsy done, because I hear that the blood test isn't reliable if you've never had H. Pylori before.
What questions should I ask the GE? HIDA scan, endoscopy, etc.?
Thanks!
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actudan
03-11-2005, 11:37 PM
You are correct about the blood test. It's usually a follow up test AFTER H-pylori has been diagnosed. I think that seeing a GE is a good way to go and I would first let him/her go over your tests to see what suggestions he/she may have. Depending on his answer, I would then sugeest other tests if he doesn't include them in his dx. Good luck!