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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Indigestion?
I get bloating and what feels like indigestion on occasion from drinking or eating. The discomfort/pain is situated below by sternum right around my diaphragm in the middle of my stomach. It seems to last 10-15 minutes and is helped by drinking water and taking antacids. Is this simply acid reflux or indigestion? Would an ulcer have these symptoms? Thank you.
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Hi it is GERD or reflux. If it was ulcer, there would be continuous pain. Look out for the foods that may be causing this and try to avoid them--regards
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