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What do i do about severe pain for over 6 days left upper quadrant of abdomen any ideas?

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Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See Physician: May need a ct of the abdomen as this is an area that is not readily associated with a common diagnosis. (i.e. Right lower = appendix).

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 11/8/2014

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A member asked:

What do i do about severe pain for over 6 days left upper quadrant of abdomen any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Dr Gevirtz agreed

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