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Daily heartburn after meals for 2.5 mths. 29yr male. prilosec works to rid heartburn but once i am off it, comes back. chances i have stomach cancer?
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See doctor: Your question may have been addressed earlier too. It is unlikely that you have cancer. H pylori infection is more likely and is treatable with antibiotics. See a doctor for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 10/23/2017
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