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What could be causing upper left abd pain? ct was normal. only found mild fatty infiltration surrounding the falciform ligament. pain off and on.

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Dr. Shadi Azar answered

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More testing: the liver findings do not cause pain. Will need further investigations. Probably upper and lower endoscopy. CT is limited in evaluating intestines.

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Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

What could be causing upper left abd pain? ct was normal. only found mild fatty infiltration surrounding the falciform ligament. pain off and on.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shadi Azar answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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