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A 43-year-old female asked:

After an a bleeding ulcer 2 years ago what causes constant acid in your stomach 24/7?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela
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Internal Medicine 12 years experience
Ulcer: what causes acid is specific cells in your stomach. but you can take Prilosec OTC once or twice a day and this will suppress the amount of acid your making, and help control gastritis, or GERD symptoms.
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