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Six months ago, had egd which showed duodental bile reflux and gastropathy. currently on ppi and carafate. when should one typically get another egd?

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Dr. Mohsin Reza
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Gastroenterologist: A gastroenterologist who did the EGD can better answer that question. Repeat scopes are dependent on multiple factors and findings.
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