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I got ulcer pain last week. i took some over the counter drug pills "nexium". it seems to work now. do i still need to see the doctor?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: How do you know that you have ulcer pain? You are treating yourself without a definitive diagnosis. Have you had upper endoscopy or ultrasound? Helicobacter pylori testing. liver or pancreatic function studies, any blood work at all? See a physician for a workup.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I got ulcer pain last week. i took some over the counter drug pills "nexium". it seems to work now. do i still need to see the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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