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Lpr problem
Hello i think i have a lpr i have read that lpr is not curable with ppi or antacid bcoz lpr is caused by pepsin present in mouth which cause lpr is it true. I was on ppi and it did not showed any relief in my lpr it even worsen the symptoms i have also read that lpr can also be caused by low stomach acid please any one ans to this ques what one can be do ?
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I suggest that you should read Harrison’s Principle of Internal Medicine for complete details. Also, for mechanism of action of PPI, please read “Goodman and Gilman”
Next Steps
Please do Flexible Oesophagoscopy and H.Pylori test.
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If H. pylori test is positive, take the treatment as advised by Gasteroenterologist.
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