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Normal?? i have some intestinal metaplasia in my stomach. the doctor said it was benign told to come back for a endoscopy mapping in 1 year.
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Correct: It's very common and usually means nothing. I assumed you understood. Get on with your life and get follow-up as appropriate.
Answered 11/28/2017
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