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Had symptoms of gastritis,took prevacid (lansoprazole) and felt better,had spicy food yesterday and now symptoms are back,normal? sharp pains, no n/v/d, back pain...

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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Gastroenterologist: You should see a gastroenterologist to have endoscopy performed. This will help rule out gastritis from an ulcer. Also, tests can be done for Helicobacter pylori.

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

Had symptoms of gastritis,took prevacid (lansoprazole) and felt better,had spicy food yesterday and now symptoms are back,normal? sharp pains, no n/v/d, back pain...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

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