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Last week pc diagnosed me w/ gastritis based on symptoms that started after covid/stomach bug (no scope). told to take pepcid. didn't take and my symptoms are getting better a week later. should i start or leave it alone?

Q: last week pc diagnosed me w/ gastritis based on symptoms that started after covid/stomach bug (no scope). told to take pepcid. didn't take and my symptoms are getting better a week later. should i start or leave it alone?

: Yes, leave it alone, viral gastritis is most often self limited, no need for treatment.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, leave it alone, viral gastritis is most often self limited, no need for treatment.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 5/19/2022

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A member asked:

Last week pc diagnosed me w/ gastritis based on symptoms that started after covid/stomach bug (no scope). told to take pepcid. didn't take and my symptoms are getting better a week later. should i start or leave it alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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