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What could cause gastritis, duodenitis, & esophagitis? have had nissen & lap chole for acalculous cholecystitis.

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Recurring : If the nissan is not working then your symptoms of reflux can return. The other option is the nissan is to tight and food sits above it and ferments causing reflux. Either way should get a endoscopy and upper hi x-ray to evaluate anatomy.

Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

H. pylori: The most common cause of gastritis and duodenitis is a bacterium called helicobacter pylori. When large amounts of the bacteria invade your stomach or small intestine, inflammation can occur. Curing helicobacter pylori (h. Pylori) infection may provoke reflux esophagitis.

Answered 1/30/2014

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