I was in a similar boat a few years back, and finally went in complaining of bad stomach troubles. Turns out I have fairly high 'Acid Overproduction', in layman's-terms (can't remember the fancy name she had for it). Anyhow, it causes a wicked ache in your gut over time, and had me thinking something really serious was up.
Solution was over-the-counter Ranitidine 75 (sometime sold as Zantac) twice a day until it cleared up, and then once a day or as needed. I've been trouble free going on three years.
Chances are its far less serious than you've imagined and easier to treat. Hope all goes well.
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