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A member asked:

I have belching and air feeling in the chest, specifically on the left side, and pain in the stomach, sometimes reflux, taking ranitidine. it gastriti?

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Maybe...: Several possibilities including acid related disorders gerd, gastritis, h. Pylori infection and ulcers. Other possibilities include biliary disorders eg. Gallstones. See your doctor. Good luck!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/15/2013

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Consider work-up.: These can be signs of acid reflux and/or hiatal hernia among other diseases. You should undergo imaging and possible endoscopy. There are medical and surgical treatments available depending on what is seen on further workup.

Answered 5/28/2013

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