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My mom has been diagnosed before and result was epigastric and she had endoscopy operation but pains are still there are there any treatments after.
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Uncertain: Epi gastric is the area of the upper center abdomen just below the ribs and sternum. Epi gastric pain is a symptom of discomfort in that region. There are many reasons (stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, heart...) she could have pain there. Your mother will need to make a follow appoint with her primary care physician, gastroenterologist or surgeon to determined the next best step to make.
Answered 10/6/2013
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