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What will happen if a stomach ulcer is left alone with just otc meds?

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Work up: There are numerous treatments once the absolute diagnosis is made. A non healing ulcer is serious. Get to your doctor.

Answered 6/29/2013

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Most heal: Most will heal but hpylori status should be determined. If there is a possibility of malignancy then a second look egd may be considered.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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