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Why cant. i lay on my stomach without it been uncomfortable. and why do my back constantly hurts?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Abdominal pain: Abdominal pain can be secondary to multiple reasons. Gastric problems like ulcer or gastritis, gallbladder, small or large bowel. Ovarian cyst, pelvic infection, abdominal wall pIn.

Answered 1/12/2015

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