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
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