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Dull nipping sensation in upper left/central stomach. comes & goes for a few seconds to minutes daily for months. not intense. worse day after alcohol?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds: like you have gastrits..(the most common alcohol related stomach disorder) A gastric ulcer/duodenal ulcer or GERD should and must be ruled out.... Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 6/26/2017

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