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A member asked:

Diagnosed with reflux 2 mo ago, no tests or exam. tried prilosec & zantac (ranitidine) & major diet changes, & heartburn started while on them.why do i feel worse?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Need to be seen: Maybe you do or maybe you don't have reflux. Can't tell what you have here. Need follow up with doc. You need an exam, and likely some testing, blood tests, maybe radiology/sono, and/or endoscopy to check on other possibilities, including gallbladder issues.

Answered 9/23/2017

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