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I am expierencing discomfort on my lower left side this is to the left of belly button and some more further up on left side at times i feel some d?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See below: Without the ability to ask you questions or examine you it's impossible to give you specific advice. There are numerous causes for abdominal pain. Going to the following website may be helpful. See a physician in order to have a precise diagnosis and treatment, if needed. http:// bit.ly/10RdXop

Answered 3/5/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O IBS: IBS = irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion. You need a full exam and blood work. Especial screen for H pylori . Also stool screen x 3 for occult blood /parasite/hpylori . Given age over 50 you also need a baseline colonoscopy. While you are getting these items checked out you should ditch to a gluten free high fiber diet . Ie gutbliss.com and Wholeapproach.com. Also 64-80oz water

Answered 3/6/2015

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