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Why do i eat popcorn every time i get upper abdominal pain?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gerd: Gerd is likely the problem. Popcorn is difficult to digest and fatty with butter. This makes for a combination that can sit in ypur stomach longer than it should.

Answered 12/9/2013

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