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I have gerd and i started a diet 3 weeks ago during which i lost 9 pounds. i started having fullness and mild epigastric abdominal pain, is that related to the new diet or to something else?

Q: i have gerd and i started a diet 3 weeks ago during which i lost 9 pounds. i started having fullness and mild epigastric abdominal pain, is that related to the new diet or to something else?

: Quite possibly, yes, and 9lbs is a lot of loss in a short time. I recommend that you take medical advice and in the mean time look at this link on my web site: https://drneilmcleod.com/information-sheets/

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Quite possibly, yes, and 9lbs is a lot of loss in a short time. I recommend that you take medical advice and in the mean time look at this link on my web site: https://drneilmcleod.com/information-sheets/

Answered 10/18/2021

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A member asked:

I have gerd and i started a diet 3 weeks ago during which i lost 9 pounds. i started having fullness and mild epigastric abdominal pain, is that related to the new diet or to something else?

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