A female asked:
i have been suffering from a lot of heartburn, nausea, burping, hiccups and mild burning sensation on chest area. also pinching above belly button. ?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Jonathan Jassey answered
16 years experience Pediatrics
GERD: Sounds like reflux. Try some Tums (calcium carbonate) or even Zantac/Pepcid over the counter and see if it helps. Also change your diet around by avoiding acidic foods and caffeine that can exacerbate it.
Answered on Nov 21, 2016
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