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I've been having pains in my epigastric region now for about 5 months.it's a dull gnawing pain,sometimes when i'm sitting feels like twisting.i also have pain in my esophagus area between my shoulder blades,also stool smells off. endo or colonoscopy?

Q: i've been having pains in my epigastric region now for about 5 months.it's a dull gnawing pain,sometimes when i'm sitting feels like twisting.i also have pain in my esophagus area between my shoulder blades,also stool smells off. endo or colonoscopy?

: Start with an exam with your primary care doc. Your symptoms suggest upper gi pathology and an upper endoscopy may be needed depending on exam.

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Start with an exam with your primary care doc. Your symptoms suggest upper gi pathology and an upper endoscopy may be needed depending on exam.

Answered 12/15/2021

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A member asked:

I've been having pains in my epigastric region now for about 5 months.it's a dull gnawing pain,sometimes when i'm sitting feels like twisting.i also have pain in my esophagus area between my shoulder blades,also stool smells off. endo or colonoscopy?

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