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A member asked:
Just saw my gp for acid reflux rx, gave me prilosec 20mg qd. she is suggesting barium swallow or endoscopy. i am leaning towards the scope.thoughts?
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Scope: Upper endoscopy provides much more information as actually visualizes the surface and allows physician to obtain biopsy samples to screen for acid reflux esophagitis, allergic eosinophilic esophagitis, h pylori gastritis, celiac sprue and much more.
Answered 3/12/2021
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