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  • female
  • 70 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been dealing with acidity for the last 67 years, and it's got me really worried. I get such bad headaches, vomiting, and a general feeling of weakness. Plus, there's this awful neck and back pain. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I can do to feel better?

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do endoscopy to rule out stage of gastritis

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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