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What can cause sudden attacks of stomach pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abdominal pain: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Answered 5/25/2015

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