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I am 44. for the last 3 years my stomach on my left side burns so bad i have to squeeze it with my hand. its happened about 4 times. it won't stop. ?

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H pylori?: You might ask your doctor about submitting a stool sample to test for the H pylori bacteria that can cause gastritis or peptic ulcer disease.

Answered 4/20/2015

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A member asked:

I am 44. for the last 3 years my stomach on my left side burns so bad i have to squeeze it with my hand. its happened about 4 times. it won't stop. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Ziring answered

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