- Female
- 26 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm supposed to have an endoscopy tomorrow because I've been dealing with a really bad sore throat and some keratosis happening there. But today I took cetirizine and paracetamol. Can I still go through with the endoscopy, or could this be an issue?
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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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