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I wake up from sleep my stomach hurts from hunger & i have to eat anything, lately even when i eat, my throat still contracts painfully what is that ?
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Hard to say: Could be bad reflux with pain from the acid being improved by having food to "occupy" the acid. It can also cause esophageal pain / spasm. Try Prilosec (generic ok) in evenings for 10-14 days and see if resolves situation. If not, see dr for exam & to consider other causes.
Answered 6/30/2014
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