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Q: Stomach Cramps

asked by: sgkcmorgan on May 18th, 2009

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I was diagnosed about 12 years ago with a hiatal hernia. About 2 years after being diagnosed, I became pregnant. All throughout the pregnancy I had awful acid reflux but after my daughter's birth, the acid reflux went away. I could eat anything - tomato sauce, spicy foods etc. and there was no reflux or heartburn.
For the next 5 years this continued and from time to time I would get a little heartburn but I could take a Zantac or Pepcid and it would go away.
Recently, I have been experiencing a dull but continuous cramping in my stomach and the heartburn has come back. I also feel a tightness in my chest.
I wanted to know if I should see a doctor for this?

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MandMs

replied on May 20th, 2009

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Chest pain , chest discomfort or sensation like the food has been trapped behind the breast bone, and upper abdominal pain are symptoms of acid reflux.
If the pain is in the upper central portion of the abdomen, the "pit" of the stomach, you may have stomach inflammation or gastritis. Gastritis pain can occur in the left upper portion of the abdomen and in the back. The pain seems to travel from the belly to the back. The pain is typically vague, but can be a sharp pain.
If the medications don't work for the symptoms you have, visit your physician for other type of drugs.
Lifestyle changes are important, too.

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