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I have a stomach ulcer & my dr. said i have anxiety from the symptoms i told him im feeling. can having an ulcer trigger these anxiety feeling i get?

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Sure thing!: Just to hear a 19 yr old has an ulcer makes me anxious! know that there are very effective treatments and you need to follow closely and make sure that ulcer is completely healed within 6-8 weeks of treatment.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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