A 27-year-old member asked:
My stomach feels like it's burning. does this mean that i need to eat more?
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Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 29 years experience
No: This could be a symptom of an acid related disorder such as gastriis or esophageal reflux. A 2 week trial of Prilosec otc and a visit to your doctor afterward would be reasonable.
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Dr. Arie Peltaanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 22 years experience
No: May be gerd or ulcer need to see gi.
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Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Poor digestion: When the food is not digested becomes putrid and creates Lactic Acid which burns. So start taking bromelain with betaine hcl and slowly increase betaine hydrochloride until the burning becomes better. Roughly for people under 150 pounds will need 1000mg of betaine and 1000 more for each 100 pounds. If pain does not resolve in 2 weeks see a md.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What could cause my stomach to feel like it's burning?
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Heartburn: It sounds like you may have heart burn. An easy test is to try an antacid like tums (calcium carbonate). If the burning goes away, you've nailed it. If not, see your doctor.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when your stomach feels like it is tite?
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Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
What is tite?: If you tell me what tite means, i'll be able to tell you what your symptoms mean.
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