What additional tests should I get to diagnose my constant gas, breathing difficulties, and 5-6 kg weight loss?which returned after using Sompraz, Mucain gel, Pantocid, Ulgel, and Ayurvedic treatments?and is it safe to have an endoscopy (stomach camera test) during the COVID-19 pandemic, given that my chest x-ray, blood tests, ultrasound, and kidney tests are all normal?
I understand how distressing it must be to deal with persistent gas, breathing difficulties, and weight loss. I am glad your blood tests, chest x-ray, and ultrasound are reassuringly normal. Since medications like Sompraz, Pantocid, Mucain, and Ulgel provided only temporary relief, an endoscopy is indeed the best next step to look inside your stomach. Please be assured that hospitals follow strict safety protocols, making endoscopies very safe even during the pandemic. Additionally, your doctor may suggest a thyroid test or H. pylori screening. Please consult a gastroenterologist to help you feel better soon.