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Ive been having epigastric pain after eating for 3weeks, some vomiting, worse when lying down. i have ibs. lost 9lb. taking zantac (ranitidine) , im 23 yrs old.

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Time for an: evaluation and possibly EGD. Call your doctor for evaluation and change in your OTC zantac (ranitidine).

Answered 2/4/2017

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GERD: epigastric pin that gets worse after eating and laying down is ussualy associated with gastro-esophageal reflux disease. The drug of choice would be nexium (esomeprazole) or related/ omeprazole and you would probably benefit from a wedge pillow as well. Proper posture during eating helps too, avoid coffe, caffeine/tea, avoid smoking and alcohol. If symptoms do not get better consult a gastroenterologist.

Answered 7/7/2014

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