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Epigastric pain

• Epigastric pain is the symptom of pain or discomfort in the center of the abdomen just below the rib cage.

• Epigastric pain can be a sign of:
· Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heart burn)
· Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)
· Gall stones
· Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach)
· Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying)
· Heart attack
· Irritable bowel syndrome
· Lactose intolerance (lactase deficiency)
· Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
· Pancreatic cancer
· Pneumonia
· Ulcer disease of the stomach of duodenum

• Epigastric pain that persist or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

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