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How long can it take for multiple stomach ulcers (biopsy shows no cancer) to fully heal?
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6 weeks minimum: Usually stomach ulcers are treated with proton pump inhibitors for at least 6 weeks. Everyone is different so please follow the recommendations of the doctor that diagnosed your ulcers.
Answered 12/30/2020
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