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I very often have dull pain in the lower left abdomen. although bearable, should i still be concerned due to its frequent occurance and see a doctor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abdominal pain.: Chronic, recurrent abdominal pain warrants medical evaluation - especially if associated with change in bowel habitus. Severe abdominal pain warrants urgent eval.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I very often have dull pain in the lower left abdomen. although bearable, should i still be concerned due to its frequent occurance and see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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