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What Causes A Slight Burning Sensation In The Upper Stomach?

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Question : I HAVE A SLIGHT BURNING FEELING IN MY UPPER STOMACH REGION JUST BELOW MY RIBS ON THE LEFT YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acid reflux is the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Thats a typical sign of an acid reflux. Usually it can be eliminated with proper diet. Please try to avoid coffee, chocolate, orange juices, alcohol, fatty foods. Do not eat 2 hours before sleeping.
If this wont help, Omeprazole (or similar medicine) can be taken.
If this symptom has appeared recently, gastroscopy is a good idea.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes A Slight Burning Sensation In The Upper Stomach?

Brief Answer: Acid reflux is the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Thats a typical sign of an acid reflux. Usually it can be eliminated with proper diet. Please try to avoid coffee, chocolate, orange juices, alcohol, fatty foods. Do not eat 2 hours before sleeping. If this wont help, Omeprazole (or similar medicine) can be taken. If this symptom has appeared recently, gastroscopy is a good idea. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.