Q. Can antral gastritis cause weight loss and elevated bilirubin levels?

Hello doctor,

Two years back, I was diagnosed with antral gastritis after taking painkillers for my tooth pain. I lost 28.66 Ibs weight (from 163.14 to 134.48 Ibs) and felt more anemic because I followed a diet that avoided milk, non-vegetarian dishes, chilies, citrus fruits, etc. I also took some home remedies for gastritis. I fully recovered within four months. I took a complete blood test which showed high bilirubin (1.4 mg/dL) and low uric acid (0.4 mg/dL). The other results were normal. But after some time my body gained weight and I weighed 67 kg.

After two years, I took painkillers and antibiotics for my root canal treatment. After that again I lost weight to 134.48 Ibs. Even now, I have elevated bilirubin (1.2 to 1.4 mg/dL) and low uric acid (0.1-0.8 mg/dL). ECG, ultrasound abdomen, and MRI brain showed no other symptoms. My stool is pale yellow and appears clay-like. I have no other complaints and I have not gained my weight back. Before all these issues happened, I had a complete health checkup in which everything was normal. Kindly clarify the following doubts. Why am I not gaining my weight back? Why are the bilirubin and uric acid counts abnormal?

Thank you.

Hello doctor,

I have no heartburn and I can eat everything except spicy foods.

Is the thickening of mucosa in CT normal? Are the results CT and endoscopy the same? Should I repeat the endoscopy?

Thank you.