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I have been having severe but painless spasms in my right upper abdomen for a few hours, what could be the cause and shold i be concerned?

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Many causes : Abdominal pain in young women is common and can be a serious condition. If this is persistant you should seek medical attention for examination, blood tests and likely ct scanning pending those results.

Answered 2/24/2013

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