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09 Feb 2009
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Tomatoes and Ulcer
Hi Doc,I was diagnised with an ulcer 2 years ago,would it make it worse is I eat raw tomatoes or even cooked i really loveee them but my mom says they will make it worse
CyberDoc
Dear Machoo
Any acidic food can irritate an already inflamed stomach lining, but if you eat it with other foods it should not have too much negative effects as the other foods will neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes.
Dr Bets
Any acidic food can irritate an already inflamed stomach lining, but if you eat it with other foods it should not have too much negative effects as the other foods will neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes.
Dr Bets
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