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26/f. ulcer type hunger pains. tested for h. pylori 9 months ago. negative. i don't use nsaids regularly. chances of zes? scared. ulcer pain x2 month
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Nexium (esomeprazole): You should take a trial of nexium (esomeprazole) or protonix for 4weeks and see if that helps.
Answered 7/21/2014
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