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  • 25 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been dealing with shortness of breath and acidity for about a week now. I saw a doctor who suggested Ranitidine, Diclofenac, and Ciprofloxacin. The meds help, but the symptoms seem to come back pretty quickly. Should I keep taking these meds? How long should I be on them, and do you think I need to get some tests done?

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take these medicine for 1 week and stop it

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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