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What would cause bad cramping in the upper abdomen when bending over? it goes away after a min or two when i stand back up. gallbladder already remove

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Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Poss hiatal hernia: Dear 317, this will, of course, need a thorough workup and some imagery, but from your description, it could well be a condition known as "hiatal hernia" where the top portion of your stomach has "slipped" up through the diaphragm into your chest. It can sometimes cause pain, and usually has acid reflux associated. Get with your pcp to rule out - there is surgery to repair if severe.

Answered 8/26/2018

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