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Have gastritis since last may. been on prevacid (lansoprazole) 30mg x6 month. negative h-pylori. no: alcohol, caffeine, carbonation, citrus, spicy. why not better?

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Endoscopy: If you haven't had an upper endoscopy yet then that is your next step. The duration of your symptoms is concerning and you should have further evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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