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Q&A: Do I Need Another Endoscopy?
I have GERD as well as chronic anemia for which I take iron. My symptoms have been stable, however recently I experienced worsening in my symptoms, as well as dark stools. I last had an endoscopy a few years ago and everything was OK. Do I need another one?
There are many reasons why you may be having a worsening of your reflux symptoms, most commonly would be esophagitis. Perhaps there have been dietary indiscretions, or perhaps you need to be started on reflux medications, or have them ad...
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