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No heartburn but bad cough, dr thought it reflux. rx for protonix, cough gone, now upper gi pain b4 meals and 2 hrs post. duodenal ulcer? h. pylori?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

GERD: These may be the symptoms of GERD. The medication dosage may need to be adjusted, or an additional medication provided. H pylori and an ulcer should be ruled out with additional testing. Avoid spicy foods, eating while lying down, eating less than two hours prior to bedtime.

Answered 5/23/2020

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A member asked:

No heartburn but bad cough, dr thought it reflux. rx for protonix, cough gone, now upper gi pain b4 meals and 2 hrs post. duodenal ulcer? h. pylori?

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