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A member asked:

I had endoscopy done could they tell if i had thrush of the oesophagus from looking down in still getting burning feeling and take lansoprazole ?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Yes: It is easily visible by endoscopy.

Answered 10/21/2014

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2 yrs ago had Endoscopy with biopsy which was fine only that have flare from time to time due to inflammation and GERD is result Take Lansoprazole step up step down.Started15mg but night still some acid vapour.GP says try 2 x15mg tablets a day,ideas?
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