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Causes of epigastric pain?

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Many: Stomach, gb, esophagus, cardiac, musculoskeletal for starters.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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Dyspepsia.: We may generally term this "dyspepsia". Some possibilities for you specifically may include reflux, gastritis, stomach ulcer, duodenitis, duodenal ulcer or an issue with your gallbladder or pancreas.

Answered 3/9/2016

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