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A member asked:

I've been hving stmch pains/constipation. the gi doc said to come in tomrow as he does not think its serious. i do! wld a er trip make more sense?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes to ER.: If constipation and pain is new than it may of concern. You are 43 years old though uncommon but still can have acute diverticulitis.

Answered 10/20/2013

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Stomach pain: Constipation could cause stomach pain. If it is very instense you should go to er. Otherwise you can go tomorrow.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/20/2013

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