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Egd showed erosive gastritis after 8 weeks of nexium/protonix 40mg therapy.no biopsy because of plavix (clopidogrel).what blood/other exams should i have?

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EGD: I presume a gastroenterologist did the EGD and is familiar with your case/information/history etc. This is a discussion you should have with the GI doc as well as your cardiologist.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2014

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