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9 weeks of gastritis and i still have tightness in my stomach an diaphragm. dr just keeps increasing my lansoprazole dosage. should i seek more help?

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Dr. Hillel Naon answered

Get a second opinion: You need further evaluation and maybe an upper endoscopy. See a gastroenterologist.

Answered 8/25/2013

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A member asked:

9 weeks of gastritis and i still have tightness in my stomach an diaphragm. dr just keeps increasing my lansoprazole dosage. should i seek more help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hillel Naon answered

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