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For 3 yrs i have been having a gnawing pain in my upper abdomen right behind the xiphoid process area. it radiates to my back and have lost 20 lbs over the last few yrs. it seems to be the worst in the morning after i wake up and a little better in the
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See your doctor: You definitely need some testing done, would suggest an ultrasound and blood work including a standard set of blood test. Major possibilities include Gallbladder, pancreas or stomach ulcers. The above test will point the way to further investigations.
Answered 6/9/2017
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