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I get random bouts of sharp/stabbing pain in my upper abdomen/diaphragm. it hurts to breathe/move but dissipates within secs. no insurance. any ideas?

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Dr. Bisher Abdullah answered

Pain: Try Prilosec otc 20 mg once per day and if no improvement in 2 weeks or if worse then you will need further evaluation.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I get random bouts of sharp/stabbing pain in my upper abdomen/diaphragm. it hurts to breathe/move but dissipates within secs. no insurance. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bisher Abdullah answered

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