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A 44-year-old male asked:

1yr ago chronic gastritis,esophagitis.gi showed polyp near the zline.biopsy showed benign hyperplastic.gastritis now gone.remove or monitor? 44yrs old

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Internal Medicine 61 years experience

Gastritis: I would follow the recommendations of your gastroenterologist for follow-up instructions. Also get dietary advice and be cautious about alcohol,caffeine, nicotine and avoid gastric irritants like aspirin, Advil,Aleve,corticosteroids,etc.. Use Tylenol instead.

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