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Severe acid reflux daily. i'm only 22. nothing helps but i don't want to take medication. am i at risk for ulcer?

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Severe: GERD usually requires a proton pump inhibitor with or without antiacids and standard GERD Precautions like avoiding smoking, eating lately, avoiding certain foods etc

Answered 8/7/2017

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