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I have sphincter of oddi dysfunction but have developed left sided pain under my ribs causing discomfort. could you give an opinion.

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Risk of...: Suffering of Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction places you at a high risk of developing pancreatitis. If you are having pain at this time, especially accompanied by vomiting you should go to the ED for immediate evaluation.

Answered 3/18/2016

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Sphincter of Oddi: Dysfunction is a controversial entity and physicians debate whether it's actually a cause of abdominal pain, as after treatment, less than 50% of patients improve. Left sided pain may be due to stomach ulcers, or may be related to your generalized pain as part of functional dyspepsia.

Answered 10/16/2015

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