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I've been finding lately that if i eat spicy food i get stomach pain almost right away. it seems to be right where my stomach is. not heartburn but a gnawing feeling right below my last rib. what could this be?

Q: i've been finding lately that if i eat spicy food i get stomach pain almost right away. it seems to be right where my stomach is. not heartburn but a gnawing feeling right below my last rib. what could this be?

: Gnawing pain is a most often description of stomach pain due to dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Gnawing pain is a most often description of stomach pain due to dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease.

Answered 11/30/2021

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A member asked:

I've been finding lately that if i eat spicy food i get stomach pain almost right away. it seems to be right where my stomach is. not heartburn but a gnawing feeling right below my last rib. what could this be?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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