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What is the treatment for my hiatal hernia with chest pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I just had an EGD with a biopsy and polypectomy. It showed a hiatal hernia 2 cm. I am attaching photos. The doctor took biopsies and said there was no cancer. I have had breast cancer in the past. I am having pain in my chest when I swallow, and my sternum today. Will that subside? Is it ... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports of your endoscopy (attachment removed to protect patient identity), as per the endoscopy you do not have any evidence of cancer. Have you received the reports of biopsy? If so, please forward it. The medications you have taken are appropr... Read Full »
I have a tiny nodule in the cardia. Do I have cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a gastroscopy a week back and when I asked the doctor if I had cancer she said no. On arriving home I saw on the report that there was a tiny nodule in the cardia which has been biopsied. My question is, why would she say emphatically that I do not have cancer if she has done a bio... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail. The endoscopy has shown a healing ulcer and is showing healing as well as a small hiatus hernia. There is a very tiny nodule in cardia (proximal part of the stomach), which has been biopsied. These tiny nodules are usually innoc... Read Full »