Dear Cpoetic
My only concern is the midline lump in abdomen which if of long duration; can be a epigastric hernia/ Paraumbilical hernia or is of short duration then you should see a doctor. Ultrasound and Upper GI endoscopy are two main investigation I will think will be of help, initially. If you are from asia (as your name suggests) then these symptoms are usually due to infection (chronic gastritis or H pylori)
Best wishes
Dr Tewari (India)
In my previous post itself I have mentioned that it could be due to malabsorption syndrome or malignancy.
Thank You very much Dr. Ratnakar for taking the time to answer my question. However your suggestions are of procedures and not of what it can be pls respond as to what it can be. Thank you
Hi,
I would suggest upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, stool test and CT scan of the abdomen done for evaluation.
Malabsorption syndrome and malignancy should be ruled out.