Should I go ahead with a CT scan and an endoscopy (a camera test of the digestive tract) for my ongoing lower left belly pain, even though my ultrasound was normal and medications like Velox and Normaxin have not helped? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should I go ahead with a CT scan and an endoscopy (a camera test of the digestive tract) for my ongoing lower left belly pain, even though my ultrasound was normal and medications like Velox and Normaxin have not helped?

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Should I go ahead with a CT scan and an endoscopy (a camera test of the digestive tract) for my ongoing lower left belly pain, even though my ultrasound was normal and medications like Velox and Normaxin have not helped?

Asked by Female, 45 · 18 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

18 days ago

I understand how frustrating it is to deal with ongoing lower left belly pain, especially when your ultrasound was normal and medications like Velox and Normaxin haven't helped. Please be reassured that proceeding with the CT scan and endoscopy is a very appropriate next step. While ultrasounds are excellent for viewing solid organs, they can sometimes miss details in the hollow areas of the digestive tract. These further investigations will help your doctor look closer to find the exact cause of your discomfort so you can get the right treatment. You are on the right track, and I hope you find relief soon.

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