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I have 3 doctors saying i have chronic appendicitis and a surgeon saying there's no such thing. the pain comes and goes but very painful?
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I would tend to: agree with the surgeon but only if he/she has examined you and obtained the requisite studies (ultrasound or CT scan) to eliminate the diagnosis.
Answered 7/13/2014
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