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Since this morning i have been having a sharp pain and almost burning sensation in upper abdomen. should i be worried? should i go to er or a doctor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Basic advice: If you develop severe abdominal pain =seek emergency evaluation to rule out surgical abdomen.

Answered 1/11/2018

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A member asked:

Since this morning i have been having a sharp pain and almost burning sensation in upper abdomen. should i be worried? should i go to er or a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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