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I have been experiencing excruciatingly painful hunger in the early morning (only eased with food), to the point i will dry heave. what's up w/ that?

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Dr. Kim Kuhar answered

GERD: You may have gerd, or heartburn, where you have alot of acid in the morning which is causing nausea and vomiting. You may want to try Pepcid or zantac (ranitidine) before you go to bed.

Answered 6/30/2014

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