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A female asked:

I took zantac for an acid taste in my mouth and it caused me to have full blown heartburn with an empty gnawing feeling in stomach. it feels like hunger pains even after i eat. waiting to see a doctor is jan, but in search of any feedback in meantime?

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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered

Orthodontics 53 years experience

2 possibilities.: Either dental or medical cause. First see your physician. May be GERD or other GI disturbance. If not, have a dental check-up.

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Stomach pain: Sounds a bit serious. I would start Prilosec and see your doctor, urgent care very soon. Could very well be an ulcer or anything else.

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