Symptoms of Epigastric pain

Hill Regional Hospital
1 min readFeb 28, 2022

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Epigastric pain often comes with several other symptoms depending on the cause. The most common ones are:
1.Bloating: a sensation of being full even if you have only eaten a small quantity.
2.Nausea: or the sensation of wanting to vomit.
3.Vomiting: if it happens regularly you may end up dehydrated.
4.Burping: is your body’s way to release excess air.
5.Cramps: a muscle ache that can usually go away on its own
6.Burning sensation: that is associated with indigestion and GERD
7.Loss of appetite: the constant pain and irritation can cause a loss of appetite as a way for the stomach to rest by not working to digest any more food.
8.Heartburn: is the burning sensation that happens in your chest specifically. You can avoid it by not laying down or bending over after eating.
9.Gas: is also your body’s way to release excess air however is caused by undigested food.
10.Constipation: when stool becomes harder pass.
11.Weight loss: if you’re in pain, have an upset stomach, and can’t eat, you may not get enough nutrients which will lead to weight loss.

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