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I was woken by a pain (feels like something stuck in top of stomach) acid , feels like need to burp , drinking water -ok till it reaches the area ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Call your Doc: You may have an ulcer or some irritation of the stomach or lower esophagus causing your issues. Get an eval with a GI dr preferably, and in the mean time have a bland diet and try some antacids until you can see the Dr. But HURRY!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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