I have Barrette's Esophagus and have my endoscopes on a regular basis. However lately my stomach has been achy and my doc had me have an upper G.I. Turns out they found "rugal pattern" and now I am scheduled for a biopsy. My dad had stomach cancer so I know I am at risk.
Besides the stomach discomfort I feel bloated and nauseous after eating, I get tired and I bleed.
My question is, are there others things the rugal pattern can be associated with besides cancer? The wait between the upper G.I. and the biopsy is three weeks which isn't really long but it sure feels like it. So, can someone make my day and tell me it could just be indicative of an irritated stomach? Thanks