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I have a dull pain in my upper abdomen indigestion, nausea and feeling of fullness. have tried maalox, tums, (calcium carbonate) pepto bismuth, all to no avail.

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Reflux: Try taking Prilosec over the counter . Avoid spicy food and limit caffein intake . If symptoms worse advise to see a physician

Answered 11/14/2020

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