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Sharp right lower abdominal pain that has come and gone 3 times in the past 3 days. it is worse when i take a deep breath or stand straight. advise?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

ER-now: you may have subclinical appendicits. Please get checked and examined at your local ER or UC clinic.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 1/25/2015

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