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Real bad stomach problems the past 3 years and i take ranitidine for it everyday, and now it just doesn't work. stomach hurts everyday, should i go to doctor or maybe have biopsy done? pain is an 8
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Go TO DOCTOR: You need to consult your doctor and need to change your meds from ranitidine to proton pump inhibiters like Prilosec or nexium but you also may need a referral to gastroenterologist and may need endoscopy.
Answered 9/29/2016
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