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I have stomach pain at the top of my stomach. went to dr had an ultra sound done was normal. i have that pain when i touch the area. pain comes everyday. gastro said acid pill didnt work is it cancer? they want to upper endoscopy. should i do it?
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Yes: That will visualize the area and structural abnormalities, such as ulcers among the most common can be diagnosed and sometimes treated during the procedure.
Answered 5/28/2020
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