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Monday, September 15, 2008 wwalt488 asks

Q: i get chest and abdominal pain after eating, but only while sitting. why?

i drive as a living. i get these chest pains regularly while at work. it is never very sharp, but enough to worry me.

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9/15/08 2:52pm

It may be trapped wind. i know that sounds silly but can cause real discomfort. may be something called hiatus hernia. see your gp may prescribe some nexum tablets to control gases and acids.

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