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I have acid and gas buildup all the time , i belch a lot and have pain in shoulders and back and both sides of rib cage. shortness of breath at times.
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H pylori test: for a pathogenic bacteria that colonizes the gastric tissue. If present, this would explain your gastric symptoms and hyperacidity. Your doctor can do a simple 5 minute breath test for this. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/14/2015
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