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Is it normal to get upper abdominal pain and a lot of gas during the menstruation cycle?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: These are unusual symptoms. I would talk to your doctor about this.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 8/21/2017

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