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A member asked:

I was lying down and turned sideways. i suddenly felt that someone just punched me at my epigastric region. i was breathless and i burped a lot after.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need evaluation: It could be gas, inflammation of the gut,pancrease, gall bladder, ulcer, a hiatal hernia etc

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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That is ok: It can be GERD ,it can happen ,so I will not worry that much

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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