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I've been getting this stabbing pain in my lower abdomen and right where my sternum is for almost a year now. doctors can't seem to figure out why?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Too many possibil: Abd pain has so many possibilities that it is impossible to give you an answer. Going through a list would prob also cause more aniety. \ It is important to see your DR and cont to f/up with them to get the answer.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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A member asked:

I've been getting this stabbing pain in my lower abdomen and right where my sternum is for almost a year now. doctors can't seem to figure out why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

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