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My son had a second biopsy (an upper endoscopy) and is still has inflammation after 90 days of nexium (esomeprazole). the doc still isn't sure what's going on.
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Need more info: Would love to help, but more information is essential to accurately answering your question. Please follow up by including what part was biopsied (esophagus, stomach or duodenum). Did they test for h. Pylori infection? Is he having pain or bleeding? Was there a polyp or an ulcer?
Answered 8/28/2015
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