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If stomach ulcer/gastritis is caused by use of nsaid. can it heal itself without the help of a proton pump inhibitor if nsaid is stopped completely?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman
Dr. Matt Wachsmananswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes, certainly: aspirin like drugs cause ulcers. The ulcers might heal without th euse of medications but they prevent the stomach from making acid and speed healing and prevent further troubles.
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