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Abdomal pain i have had it for 3 years they say ibs or gerd i get gas a lot and i'm on anti acids?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Gerd/ IBS: You may need to have an endoscopy and possibly colonoscopy to rule any other cause for your symptoms. See a g i specialist and he will certainly be helpful.

Dr Seely agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Abdomal pain i have had it for 3 years they say ibs or gerd i get gas a lot and i'm on anti acids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Seely agreed

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