I was recently told I had peptic ulcer disease.
The doctor insisted I undergo an upper endoscopy. I am only 42. Is this
necessary?
Some of the biggest abusers of medical procedures just for financial
gain are the gastroenterologists. Everyone who walks into their office
nowadays get a scope down the mouth or up the arse. And this is not
because they love your body parts but because they make a lot of money.
Any astute doctor can make a clinical diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.
Sometimes a trial of peptic ulcer drugs may help determine the cause.
My best advice to you is get some over the counter anti-ulcer medication
and if you have peptic ulcer disease, the relief will be instant (in a
matter of minutes). If that works you do not need any endoscopy. All this
bullshit about Helicobacter pylori and taking 3 drugs is hogwash. It is
just another money making scheme in medicine. Please change your doctor,
because he /she is not interested in your welfare but your money.
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