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Can nicotinefrom an electronic cigarette cause or worsenulcers in the upper gi tract or affecth.pylori?trying prilosec 4 ruq pain unknown cause see hx

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Nicotine is...: Nicotine, no matter what the source. It has effects on the gut. Before we knew broke of h. Pylori in ulcer disease it was known that smokers did worse re: symptoms and flares. No reason to think that ecigs won't do the same.

Answered 3/18/2014

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