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Lower right abdomen has stabbing pains every so often - getting worse & more frequent. how do i help it feel better? heating pad? ice pack?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Appendicitis?: Have someone to take you to an E/R . You need exam and tests to find out what is going on with you.

Answered 1/29/2021

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