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Good day. i am a nurse and i suspect i have a peptic ulcer caused by overuse of ibuprofen meds. symptoms: constant sharp burning sensation in upper abdominal region. otc medication have not helped at all. please assist?

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Self diagnosis: As a nurse you should know that self-diagnosis can be at best wrong, at worst dangerous. If you are having GI symptoms you should be in the hands of a Gastroenterologist who can best evaluate your history, meds, images, lab tests, and clinical examination.

Answered 11/13/2020

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Peptic ulcer: Yes , it does sound like it. Not sure what over the counter medications you have tried. Please stop ibuprofen completely if not done so already. You will need proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole or stronger medications in addition to eating healthy, no alcohol and minimize caffeine. Please consult a physician if you have already tried the above measures. Good Luck!

Answered 11/13/2020

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