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A member asked:

I have had tenderness in upper abdomen . the nexium (esomeprazole) is not really helping. when sleeping no problem. usual starts after eating . ultra sound -ok?

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Need Endoscopy: You have pain and no relief with Nexium (esomeprazole) and normal ultrasound.You need to have endoscopy as you may have an ulcer in your stomach due to h pylori.

Answered 6/30/2014

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