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I occasionally randomly get this pain in the middle, and right below my chest. i eat healthy & exercise and am healthy in general. what could it be?

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Dr. Andrew Wu answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Many causes: That area is the epigastric area, and may be due to many reasons: 1. anxiety or panic attacks 2. reflux disease or heartburn (if its worse with certain types of foods) 3. gallbladder disease (pain worse at night or after eating meals) 4. stomach ulcer 5. musculoskeletal pain from straining muscle, rib cage

Dr Mcgowan agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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