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Suggest Treatment For Oesophagitis
I have been diagnosed with Oesophogities .. and every time i eat i vomit and have very bad heartburn. it doesnt matter what i eat whether it s plain food or something else. I am 40 mg of omeprazole which i have been taking for 6 weeks. things do not seem to be getting better, in fact it s much worse. i find i am afraid to eat now because the pain is unbearable..what is my next step?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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It is possible since there is no improvement with the omeprazole you may want to be tested for H pylori.
This is a bacteria that can sometimes be present and worsen symptoms. If present then a course of antibiotics would be needed.
This bacteria can be identified by a blood test.
Imaging may also be needed to see if there is an ulcer present.
I hope this helps
It is possible since there is no improvement with the omeprazole you may want to be tested for H pylori.
This is a bacteria that can sometimes be present and worsen symptoms. If present then a course of antibiotics would be needed.
This bacteria can be identified by a blood test.
Imaging may also be needed to see if there is an ulcer present.
I hope this helps
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