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I am having discomfort in my stomach area, above my belly button but below my ribs, i also having massive diarreah, and now have the shivers, help?

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Dr. Steve Drabek answered

See a doctor: You need to be seen for this since it could be serious. Go to er now.

Answered 2/9/2013

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