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Will taking ppis regularly foracid reflux caused by hernia make me more likely to get stomach cancer? if i stop taking will i get eosophageal cancer?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If you have a major : -problem, which it sounds like you have, make an appointment with a gastroenterologist. Also it may put your mind @ ease.

Answered 11/6/2017

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