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Upper abdominal pain, took gall bladder out, now different pain in same area, doppler scan shows 60-90 percent block in superior mesenteric artery, ?

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Dr. Hosea Mcadoo answered

Many possible causes: There are many possibilities but severe blockage of abdominal arteries certainly can cause pain and other symptoms. You need more workup and possible treatment.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 2/5/2014

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A member asked:

Upper abdominal pain, took gall bladder out, now different pain in same area, doppler scan shows 60-90 percent block in superior mesenteric artery, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hosea Mcadoo answered

Dr Weston agreed

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