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Been having sharp but intermittent pain in my upper stomach/lower esophagus. could this be an ulcer? take medication for depression and cholesterol. drink coffee in the mornings.
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It : It may be, but you really need a medical work up to determine the cause of the pain. If you vomit dark coffee ground like material or have black, tarry, smelly bowel movements, this could be signs of gastro-intestinal bleeding and should be addressed asap. Take care.
Answered 10/3/2016
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