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What Causes Severe Esophagitis?

male 26 diagnosed with severe esophagitis and a sliding hiatal hernia 6 months prior with treatment of omeprazole 40mg/day having current issue of extreme upper stomach pressure upon eating and food sitting high seeming to never digest properly. Can long term use of PPI create stomach issue of not enough acid for proper digestion.
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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long term side effects of PPI are there .

considering your health status long term side effects are insignificant.

magnesium,calcium ,B12 absorption may be affected. but very rare.

I suggest you to continue the treatment with omeprazole.

hernia extent must be noted to know the severity.

periodic monitoring of your magnesium may be needed.

hence I advice you to consult with available physician preferably gastroenterologist.

He will do the needful for your health.

regular followup is must for you .

hope I answered your questions in a simple way.

if you have further questions I will be here to help you
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What Causes Severe Esophagitis?

long term side effects of PPI are there . considering your health status long term side effects are insignificant. magnesium,calcium ,B12 absorption may be affected. but very rare. I suggest you to continue the treatment with omeprazole. hernia extent must be noted to know the severity. periodic monitoring of your magnesium may be needed. hence I advice you to consult with available physician preferably gastroenterologist. He will do the needful for your health. regular followup is must for you . hope I answered your questions in a simple way. if you have further questions I will be here to help you