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Can this long-term esophageal stricture be treated?

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Hello doctor. My brother has esophageal stricture, has been taking medicine (acid) since 2013 until now. Doctor tell me can it be cured now? Please answer, thank you.
Dao (1995)
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Hello, you did not specify how narrow your brother's esophagus is since 2013 until now? Have you had diagnostic endoscopy and dilation of the esophagus? You need to take your brother to a medical facility to determine the problem.
Thank you for your question to vimec.com website. Best regards.
BSCK I Nguyen Le Hong Tram - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital

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