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A mid back mri ordered for history of 8 mo abdominal pain, right flank pain, 3 ct scans neg. how likely is it that the abd pain is spinal related?

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Dr. Hirenkumar Italia answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: Less likely your spinal problem will cause abdominal pain unless big tumor or severe infections.

Dr Sumner agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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Not very much: Depending on the severity of pain further investigation could be needed. Was the CT done per kidney stone protocol? A CT angiogram could help to exclude vascular problems.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 8/4/2014

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