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I have bad abdominal pain and tightening. when i sit down the feels like a knife going up through my bowels.

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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

See provider: Please consider seeing your health care provider soon to get further evaluation for the reason for your symptoms.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I have bad abdominal pain and tightening. when i sit down the feels like a knife going up through my bowels.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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