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It started with pain in upper back caused by coughing with the flu bug. after about a month, it went to the ribs. pain causes stomach to bloat.?
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See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Possibly: Pain can affect the intestines and cause slowing down of the digestive process. Also possible that if you have been taking anti-inflammatory pain meds, that your stomach is getting upset. Chronic pain can certainly affect other parts of the body, there are lots of treatments so it is reasonable to see your doc and explore alternatives.
Answered 11/2/2012
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