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Tuesday, July 07, 2009 mark asks

Q: pain in the sternum

i was drinking a 7up and as i swallowed it down i hicuped it hurt and now i have had disscomfort .

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7/ 8/09 7:07am

Hello Mark,

Soda or any drink with carbonation can cause temporary discomfort. Your digestive system may be sensitive to carbonated drinks-take small sips or avoid it if you can.

Jan

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