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Male 41 yrs, 340 lbs 5'10 has been having a burning sensation in his upped abdomen real bad. what can cause this besides gerd?
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Epigastric pain: He has a BMI of 49 and this is a risk for GERD. Other possibilities are gastritis, ulcer, gallbladder problem. I would also be concerned about a possible cardiac problem. I would get checked.
Answered 2/2/2015
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