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I have a burning pain under the mid section of my rib cage.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Burning: Burning chest pain commonly related to some type of gastric reflux. However, epigastric pain, gallbladder, respiratory problems or a specific cardiac problem can be a source for chest pain.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/2/2019

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