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I m having upper and left hypochondrium pain since 5 years i have taken lot of proton pump inhibitors and took lot of medicines for ibs also.wat shal?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No easy answer: Ongoing pain in the upper abdomen that has not responded to standard treatments can pose a difficult problem to solve. Best to start with a thorough evaluation by a good gastroenterologist.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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