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Told i have chronic appendicitis but the doctor says its not bad enough to operate, the pain comes and goes,very painful and all tests come back clear?

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Second opinion: Get a second opinion for any chronic abdominal pain.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 9/20/2017

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