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Esophagus: hypermia and erosion present at lower end. ( endoscopy result ) why it happened and which medicine and what precautions should i take. rgds?

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Dr. Gregory Fehr answered

Esophagus: You have some GERD. Gastro esophageal reflux. Heartburn. Ant acids are first choice. Then H2 blockers like Zantac or proton inhibitors like protonix (pantoprazole). Whatever works best for you. As a last resort, if you symptoms are really bad, surgeons have a cure

Answered 2/14/2015

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A member asked:

Esophagus: hypermia and erosion present at lower end. ( endoscopy result ) why it happened and which medicine and what precautions should i take. rgds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Fehr answered

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