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I am having gastritis for about 8 years. is it okay ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well: Gastritis is usually painful or uncomfortable. Don't know what the cause is or if there is concurrent disease or complications. If it has not been evaluated recently - would recommend that. Take care.

Answered 5/7/2017

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