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Need reassurance b/c of health anxiety. dull ache on my left side 4 mos. scared it's pancreas-related. does clean ct scan likely rule out the worst?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Address Anxiety: There are many benign reasons for having a dull ache on left side for 4 mos, besides anything pancreas related. There are more concervative tests (lab work, ultrasound) that can be done before a CT with high radiation exposure. I empathize with ur anxiety, but if it is impairing ur quality of life, please seek cognitive behavioral therapy, and initiate exercise, yoga, meditation, etc. Take Care

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

Need reassurance b/c of health anxiety. dull ache on my left side 4 mos. scared it's pancreas-related. does clean ct scan likely rule out the worst?

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