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What can cause upper abdominal pain, unintended weight loss, and difficulty staying awake?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Many possibilities: This will take a sequential process of examination and tests to arrive at the cause. It could be anything from a benign, self-limited cause to a severe cause that will require extensive treatment. See your doctor to start the process.

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Answered 6/5/2015

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