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I have barretts. famotodine not available. gp not keen on ppis due to cancer risk. been prescribed gaviscon advance - is this ok or am i running risk of barretts getting worse
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Reflux: If you are overweight, losing weight will reduce the reflux and help in healing the lesions. The treatment you described is appropriate. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/6/2020
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