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How to treat duodenal pyloric stenosis. mild patchy stomach on egd.can't take ompeprazole. protonix 40 mg doesn't help. feel miserable. stomach hurts

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Dr. John Chiu answered

NMS but: Since pyloric stenosis is an anatomic problem, you may need surgical correction. Have you talked to your GI doctor about this?

Answered 10/16/2018

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