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I have this pain in my upper left abdominal area, right below my rib cage, the pain has been randomly going from dull to sharp pains. what is it?

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Dr. Mark Rausch answered

Concerned.: You need to be evaluated by a physician. Your potential problems include gallbladder infections, stomach ulcers, pancreas inflammation or duodenal ulces.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have this pain in my upper left abdominal area, right below my rib cage, the pain has been randomly going from dull to sharp pains. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Rausch answered

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