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Can acid reflux cause lower stomach cramps or just upper stomach?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Upper: Other issues would cause lower abdominal cramps. Acid reflux (unless due to a rare tumor/glandular condition) would cause upper GI symptoms.

Dr Huilgol and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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