A 23-year-old female asked:
i was told i had acid reflux 3 mo ago. i had sore throat upper stomach pains and some heartburn. now ulcers on throat. what to do to get rid of them?
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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered
18 years experience Family Medicine
See your doctor. : Try taking Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg twice a day for the heartburn. (or generic equivalent). However, getting ulcers in your throat can sometimes be dangerous so see your doctor.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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