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Have gastritis since last may. been on prevacid (lansoprazole) 30mg x6 month. negative h-pylori. no: alcohol, smoke, caffeine, carbonation, citrus, spicy, nsaids. ?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

NSAIDs: Can worsen gastritis and lead to ulcers and perforation. Avoid them.

Answered 9/20/2020

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