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can prednisone be used to treat bleeding ulcers?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience

Possible: It depends on where the ulcers are and why you have them. Some may respond to steroids such as Prednisone - others may not.

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