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Severe burning pain in stomach, middle, right below ribs. been hours hadn't gone away-. maybe unrelated 4 weeks post c section. tried aleve (naproxen) made worse?

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Dr. Magdala Beauvil answered

Gastritis: You may have a stomach ulcer. Usually medications such as Aleve (naproxen) or any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug can make this worse. Please seek medical attention.

Answered 2/21/2016

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A member asked:

Severe burning pain in stomach, middle, right below ribs. been hours hadn't gone away-. maybe unrelated 4 weeks post c section. tried aleve (naproxen) made worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Magdala Beauvil answered

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