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A member asked:

Feels like a ball in between rib cage/upper abdmn.sore to the touch and hurts more when i have stomach pains.stomach always bloated.what is that ball?

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Acid reflux: Could be acid reflux, try some Tums (calcium carbonate) over the counter and watch what you are eating, no junk food, sodas or fried food.

Answered 8/20/2015

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