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Burning in upper abdomen
Burning feeling in the upper abdomen is a common symptom that may be due to a number of causes, such as a stomach ulcer, or acid reflux into the esophagus.
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A 31-year old female asked:
Unexplained nausea for 3 weeks off and on. Had burning in upper abdomen but sudsided. On protonix (pantoprazole). No abdominal pain now just nausea. No v/d ?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Experiencing intense gnawing/burning in upper middle abdomen with urge to vomit?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Since this morning I have been having a sharp pain and almost burning sensation in upper abdomen. Should i be worried? Should i go to ER or a doctor?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Is burping a lot right after eating a symptom of pancreatitis? Also have mild burning sensation in upper abdomen/chest after eating. No nausea.
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A 29-year old female asked:
Sound, nausea,burning in left upper abdomen.Dr took ECG and heart looks normal.drinking coffee/tea is increasing the sensation. What it could be?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Burning in the upper abdomen middle an my chest, stomach sounds. Gas hard to breathe hot to touch. Soft stool help me can't sleep i'm worried :'(?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I've been preacribed Lansop Unicorn 30 for Gastritis a week ago. But my symptoms still stay the same and I am feelig unwell.Burning sensation in upper abdomen, nausea, back ache. Feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Loss of apetite.
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A 37-year old female asked:
Woke up twice from burning sensation in upper abdomen, ribs, and lower part of left breast.Pain lasted 15 sec. or so. PCP says heart ok.Ideas?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Got heartburn and vomit suddenly of both alcohole and snus/nicotine. Sudden intoleranse, after i had burning pain in upper abdomen. Before the burning pain i never had any problems. Can liver, gallbladder or pancreatic disease cause this?
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A 40-year old female asked:
40 yr old f, norm heart workup in july. Having burning ache in upper abdomen and lower chest. Slight nausea and tired. Had some throat virus 2 days now and moments of hot/cold flush and dizziness. ?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, nausea, excess mucus & saliva production, sore throat, burning sensation in upper abdomen & throat, feeling like there is a lump in the back of my throat & feel full quickly. Pregnant? Or does it sound like Reflux/Gerd?
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A 39-year old asked:
What's the cause of a burning feeling in my upper abdomen?
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A 16-year old female asked:
What can a burning sensation in your upper abdomen mean?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Lately i get a burning sensation in my upper abdomen starting about 3 or 4 hours after dinner.... Any thoughts on cause?
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A 58-year old male asked:
I have a burning pain in my upper abdomen just below the breastbone the pain comes and goes but if it comes the pain is unbearable?
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A female asked:
Really bad burning sensation in my upper abdomen that spreads down my right side of my stomach and I have a stabbing pain on my right side of back?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have a slight, On/off burning sensation in my upper abdomen under rib. Yesterday was on left side, now on right.Does this have to be heart trouble?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I've been diagnosed with gastritis but my PPI doesn't seem to be helping this time. I have awful burning pain in my upper abdomen. What else can I try?
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A 50-year old female asked:
I sometimes have a burning pain in my upper abdomen. Could this be caused by gall bladder. It seems to happen after i eat. It also burns in my back.
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A 31-year old male asked:
Burning sensation in abdomen upper right corner since 2-3 yrs approx, no gall stones detected, iam occasional alcoholic & smoker, is it liver disease?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can you have a panc. tumor that is causing pain but no other symptoms for over 8 months? Burning pain in upper left abdomen, heartburn when eating.
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A 19-year old female asked:
Stabbing pain under left ribs & burning sensation in chest & upper abdomen went to ER they sent me home what could it be? I can't even sleep from it.
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A 50-year old female asked:
Have mild burning sensation in upper right abdomen across from navel. Have regular bowel movements. Temp is 99?
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A female asked:
4 months ago: trouble swallowing, bloating, belching. now: belching, quick sharp/burning pain in upper left abdomen, and urine smelling breath. do i have h pylori? no intense pain. i dont think anything could have caused my gastritis??
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A 53-year old female asked:
I have burning and stabbing pain in upper abdomen going through to my back. What could this be?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have suddenly developed a burning sensation in the mid upper abdomen 30 minutes after lunch that doesn't go away. I need help!
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A 36-year old female asked:
I have a burning aching feeling in my upper abdomen/my stomach after i eat that gradually goes away. It's been 3 days.
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A 44-year old female asked:
I have a burning pain in the upper left abdomen. I was picking up heavy items during a move. How do I know if it's a hernia? Any home remedies?
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A member asked:
I had laparascopic cholecystectomy 11 days ago. I have a pulling/burning pain in my upper right abdomen. What could this be?
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A 21-year old male asked:
When I lay on bed skin burning sensation in the upper left abdomen near rib cage worsens if turn left ,If turn right i can sleep without it. any help?
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