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Nausea,upper abd pain x4months.eat well, not overweight,no nsaids.priloec didn't help.egd showed inflammation.waiting biopsies.have lupus.biopsy why?

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Need more informatio: A biopsy is done to make certain there is no tumor or other side effect. Lupus would be unusual because of your symptoms and findings. We need to know more about your medications and your general medical health.

Answered 4/17/2017

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