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What Causes Severe Hunger Pangs?
Question: Have hunger pangs that are relieved by eating but return. Occ. feel like throwing up the pangs are so strong.
Brief Answer:
Peptic ulcer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Such pains are quite characteristic for an ulcer located in duodenum. Gastroscopy should be done to confirm it.
In a meanwhile please avoid coffee, alcohol, fatty foods.
You should consult gastrologist.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Peptic ulcer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Such pains are quite characteristic for an ulcer located in duodenum. Gastroscopy should be done to confirm it.
In a meanwhile please avoid coffee, alcohol, fatty foods.
You should consult gastrologist.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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