Can Acid Reflux Cause Pain Thats Not Severe In The Upper Abdomen Between The Nipples?

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013

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Question : Can acid reflux cause a stab type pain thats not severe in the upper abdomen between the nipples say..?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (10 minutes later)

Hi i read your query very carefully and would like to say yes the reflux can cause that and you have to consult a gastroenterologist for proper treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (6 minutes later)

Can tou tell me more about a hiatus hernia and its effects

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (23 hours later)

Brief Answer: please refer to the following answer. Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your second answer very carefully a, would like to say: - This is a situation when one part of the stomach enter in thoracic cavity. - This disorder may be accompanied with heart burn , gastritis and dyspnea. - Usually no specific treatment is needed, only symptomatic medication. - When the herniated part is to large and the pain is stronger than surgery is recommended. Hope I gave more valuable information to you. Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T