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I have upper abdominal & back pain & nausea. i get these once every few months and it will last for 2 to 3 days. goes away after motrin & heat pad?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Possible arthritis: See a neurologist or an orthopedic surgeon. It sounds like osteoarthritis in low back that is why it flares up from time to time.

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

I have upper abdominal & back pain & nausea. i get these once every few months and it will last for 2 to 3 days. goes away after motrin & heat pad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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