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I'm overweight and have a lot of belly fat. so when i have pains in my abdomen, how do i know where the pain is coming from if i feel pain in the fat?

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Loose weight: One does not feel pain in "Fat" because it does not have nerve endings. Constipation and Menstrual Cramps are probably the commonest reason for pain in your age group. Wy are you on Clindamycin? Please do not get pregnant while on it or with Prestiq.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I'm overweight and have a lot of belly fat. so when i have pains in my abdomen, how do i know where the pain is coming from if i feel pain in the fat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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