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Husband woke w/ tummy pain. took tums (calcium carbonate) not help. feel like he been punched center of tummy. hurts to breathe deep.?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Possibilities: Could be early sign of appendicitis, gallstones, gastritis or stomach ulcer. See a doctor soon if it does not get better.

Answered 10/19/2012

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A member asked:

Husband woke w/ tummy pain. took tums (calcium carbonate) not help. feel like he been punched center of tummy. hurts to breathe deep.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

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