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I have a tightness under my sternum. comes with and without hungry pains. gets better with food but comes on again with hunger pains later... serious?
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Possible Problem: The symptoms you are describing are most typical for a stomach ulcer. They can also be seen with a hiatal hernia (extension of the stomach above the diaphragm) and with gastritis (inflammation of the stomach which can extend into the esophagus). I would recommend that you see your doctor soon, or go to the ER if symptoms get much worse. Antacids, prilosec, and Pepcid (famotidine) can help.
Answered 5/23/2015
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