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Stomach ache and a sharp immobilizing pain in left side of abdomen that comes in waves. what is this?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I do not know: Tough to say without an exam. It could be a stomach virus, ulcer, muscle strain, constipation, referred pain from gall stones or gall bladder disease, etc, etc., so best to get evaluated if it continues. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Stomach ache and a sharp immobilizing pain in left side of abdomen that comes in waves. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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