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Gastric bypass 2008, peptic ulcer since 2009, quit smoking seven weeks ago, pain is much worse and more often than before. protonix (pantoprazole) and carafate?

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Need close follow-up: When symptoms like pain get worse, the questions include: is the disease spreading, is the medication no longer working, is there a new problem, etc.? An ulcer 3 years ago should have healed. Is there a problem with recurrent gastritis or repeat ulcers? Is there stomach cancer, or is there a gallstone problem? A G.I. Specialist can recheck to figure things out. Another endoscopy may be needed.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ulcer: Yes, i would take Protonix (or prevacid, or nexium, (esomeprazole) or prilosec, or dexilant) and carafate. However, you should also see a gastroenterologist and have another upper endoscopy to evaluate your pouch and assess to see if your ulcer is worse.

Answered 5/29/2018

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