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If i have had surgery for a bleeding ulcer in my stomach is it possible that it may start bleeding again?
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Yes: Ulcers can start again in a different place. See your doctor.
Answered 5/26/2013
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Yes: Depends on the correction and whether area removed, oversewn, bypassed, vagotomy, gastric, duodenal. Etc.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Yes: Although not common, recurrence is a possibility. Be prudent and use antacids and follow a diet that will not promote ulceration. Also be sure that you have been tested for h pylori.
Answered 9/15/2015
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