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Dr said i had very mild gastric erosion on endoscopy but pathology came back as within normal limits.dr said it was fine then. true?

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

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True: The pathology would have ruled out more serious conditions such as celiac disease, Helicobacter infection or Barrett's esophagus, so your doctor is correct.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 8/13/2014

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A member asked:

Dr said i had very mild gastric erosion on endoscopy but pathology came back as within normal limits.dr said it was fine then. true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steve Choi answered

Dr Sneid agreed

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