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I have been diagnosed with gastritis. took dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for 8 weeks, no help. now i have gas/bloating and occasional diahrrea. need some advice.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Helicobacter?: You have been treated with an H2 blocker but do not know what type of testing was done. Gastritis is often due to infection with H. pylori and requires a combination of two antibiotics with an H2 blocker for some time. See a GI doctor if you have not already.

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Answered 4/12/2017

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with gastritis. took dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for 8 weeks, no help. now i have gas/bloating and occasional diahrrea. need some advice.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Maes agreed

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