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Is 20 mg prilosec once daily for 3 months enough to cure lower third esophagus of grade b reflux esophagitis with focal surface erosion? and how serious is this diagnosis? is this a severe erosion?

Q: is 20 mg prilosec once daily for 3 months enough to cure lower third esophagus of grade b reflux esophagitis with focal surface erosion? and how serious is this diagnosis? is this a severe erosion?

: I think you have moderate esophagitis but I don't think 20 mgs per day of omeprazole is sufficient for healing. If your gastroenterologist agrees you could take it twice a day for 4 weeks or switch to a stronger PPI.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I think you have moderate esophagitis but I don't think 20 mgs per day of omeprazole is sufficient for healing. If your gastroenterologist agrees you could take it twice a day for 4 weeks or switch to a stronger PPI.

Answered 4/25/2023

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A member asked:

Is 20 mg prilosec once daily for 3 months enough to cure lower third esophagus of grade b reflux esophagitis with focal surface erosion? and how serious is this diagnosis? is this a severe erosion?

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