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A member asked:

My stomach is really burning from past 1 week a local doc suggested me ranitidine and a anti acid syrup but that's not doing well and prob is still?

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try this; avoid this: If ranitidine and antacids helped somewhat, then you might try omeprazole, a stronger acid suppressor. Avoid these things: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, tobacco, and alcohol. See a doctor if nothing is helping.

Answered 10/4/2016

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