A member asked:

Ever since last friday, i have been having upper abdominal pain on and off. it feels like that feeling you get when you're hungry and you haven't eate?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

possible gastritis: Could be gastritis - the irritation from something that you have taken, medications, alcohol, excess acid, bile reflux or virus can lead to "hunger pains" without actually being hungry. Similar symptoms can occur with patients with peptic ulcer disease. Treatment is to remove the inciting cause, e.g. Alcohol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, treating with antacids. If persistent, see md.

Answered 10/28/2013

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