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I've been having this "heavy" feeling in the centre of my upper abdomen right under my breastbone. no pain,nausea just like something is there all day?

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May be reflux: there can be a lot of different causes. One of things I think about is heartburn and a hiatal hernia. This is something you need to discuss with your physician . You may need imaging to help clarify the diagnosis

Answered 8/22/2015

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A member asked:

I've been having this "heavy" feeling in the centre of my upper abdomen right under my breastbone. no pain,nausea just like something is there all day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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