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I've gastritis.i'm taking omeperazole 20 mg a day since 3 months but sometimes i feel burning in my stomach is the medicine not working?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Please clarify: Are you still ingesting the food or medication causing the gastritis?

Answered 6/15/2014

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A member asked:

I've gastritis.i'm taking omeperazole 20 mg a day since 3 months but sometimes i feel burning in my stomach is the medicine not working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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