Dear Lookinsosparkly,
Reduced appetite, bloating, frequent burping with a normal CT indicates a reduced compliance of the upper part of the stomach called the fundus. Reduced compliance may be secondary to gastritis, “with or without ulcer”.
Food sticking in esophagus and heartburn indicate a 'reflux' disease. Lower esophageal sphincter incontinence or hiatus hernia are one of the several factors associated with reflux.
CT scan is a poor modality to look at either of these conditions. Endoscopy is the investigation of choice.
Vagal nerve damage is usually secondary to long standing diabetes or nerve diseases and is rare as compared to the above discussed problems. Hence I do not think vagal nerve injuries to be the cause here.
Consult your Gastroenterologist and get an endoscopy with testing for helicobacter pylori. This test will make things clearer.
Hope that this information helps and hope that you will get better soon.
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Best Regards
Dr. Poorna Chandra K S.
Thank you Dr. Chandra. This is helpful information. I will wait for the endoscope appt.
Thank you again.