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Everytime i sleep on my back for even 10min i feel terrible pain in the center of my stomach to the extent that i can't breathe so i should stand up?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

See below : You should sleep with your head slightly elevated; but more importantly, you need to see your primary care doctor for this asap.

Answered 11/2/2012

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A member asked:

Everytime i sleep on my back for even 10min i feel terrible pain in the center of my stomach to the extent that i can't breathe so i should stand up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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