Epigastric pain is known as pain felt in the upper abdomen. It is a common symptom of an upset stomach. It also occurs due to indigestion, acid reflux, GERD, lactose intolerance, drinking alcohol, hiatal hernia, and peptic ulcer disease. It is treated depending on the cause. Taking Antacids can help to reduce it.
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What could be the reason for chest and stomach pain with the feeling of acid in chest?
Query: Hello doctor, I have on and off fever since last Friday and been having chest and stomach pain since yesterday (pain somewhere in between the chest and the stomach). I have a loss of appetite and can feel acid coming out of my chest a few times. I also feel like I always need to poop but nothing is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How high was the fever? Any other symptoms such as cough, colds, body aches, sore throat, and pain during urination? How would you describe abdominal pain, burning, crampy, or stabbing? Does it radiate to the back? If yes, which side? Does it occur after food intake? Do y... Read Full »