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There is dull pain in the suprasternal notch when pressure is applied and sharp pain during eructation. maybe reflux? antacids do not help?
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Esophageal ??: This sounds more upper esophageal. Antacids usually help reflux symptoms, even if just for a short time. I would request an upper endoscopy.
Answered 1/16/2017
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