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I had a sharp stabbing pain in my stomach. what could that be?
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Many possibilities: Possible reasons include indigestion, constipation, stomach virus, food poisoning or allergies, bloating, lactose intolerance, ulcers, hernia, Crohn's disease, urinary tract infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), appendicitis, etc. If they symptoms don't resolve or get worse, see your physician. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003120.htm
Answered 9/12/2014
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