I'm really worried because I've been feeling a lot of discomfort in my chest, especially at the back, and sometimes I even vomit blood. My appetite is almost gone, and there's this burning feeling in my chest and lower abdomen. What could be causing all this?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

MBBS
0+ Yrs

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do one chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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