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Had pain above belly button in july. in march had black sticky smelly stool. now im on panto 2x a day no more symptoms should i still have endoscopy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Better have it as it was decided before according to the case then and the judgement of the treating team, it can still be normal , but better have it done rather than having recurring symptoms, GOD forbids, and have to go through rescheduling, good luck

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/18/2019

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A member asked:

Had pain above belly button in july. in march had black sticky smelly stool. now im on panto 2x a day no more symptoms should i still have endoscopy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

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