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Heartburn 10+ years on nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg daily for 6 years. gets stomach aches and nausea alot? could it be a stomach bug or gerd flare up?

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Get checked: See a gastroenterologist who help you determine if a repeat workup is needed.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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