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My 22yr old daughter has had stomache pain and nausea a lot for about a year now. shouldnt her dr. do an upper gi? what should be done?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Shim answered

Agree: Yes and blood tests. If negative consider ultrasound for gallstones, maybe ct scan.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Yes: Yes if she has recurrent symptoms. Possible causes include stomach ulcer, gastritis sometimes caused by a bacteria called helicobacter pylori . Another possibility is slow emptying of the stomach if she is feeling bloated and full after few bites.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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A member asked:

My 22yr old daughter has had stomache pain and nausea a lot for about a year now. shouldnt her dr. do an upper gi? what should be done?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Shim answered

Dr. Ramon Colina answered

Dr Baez agreed

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