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Is alkaline water bad when u have gastritis?

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Alkaline water ?: For gastritis you may need proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole, prelosec, Prevacid or h-2 receptor antagonists like tagamet and zantac (ranitidine). Ofcourse diet is essential , avoid aspirin, advil, Motrin and alcohol.

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Answered 8/5/2020

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