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My boyfriend won t be totally honest with me about his symtons but this is what I know his 61 Olds and has heartburn all the time it wakes him out of his sleep. He says his stool is dark in color what could be the reason especially the heartburn this has been a issue for years now and he went go see a doctor
You take Rabeprazole twice a day for five days. Go for stool R/M examination . This helps you to find out the cause. Don't eat commercial products, don't eat spicy and fried food, don't eat junk food, don't sleep immediately after taking a meal, exercise will help you.
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Regards, Dr. Purva Patel
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What Causes Dark Colored Stools And Heart Burn?
Hello, You take Rabeprazole twice a day for five days. Go for stool R/M examination . This helps you to find out the cause. Don t eat commercial products, don t eat spicy and fried food, don t eat junk food, don t sleep immediately after taking a meal, exercise will help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel