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How long does it take gastritis & esophagitis symptoms to resolve when treated with prilosec & carafate (sucralfate)? (nausea/vomiting/difficulty swallowing)

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Up to a few weeks: If you truely have esophagitis, one would expect your symptoms to improve in a few days to a few weeks.

Answered 11/19/2016

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