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Been having sharp pains that come and go in my upper left ab just under the rib cage. i have gastroparesis, pain has been for a few days. make appt?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Consider work up to gi, hepatic, gallbladder, etc.

Answered 7/14/2013

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