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3rd time in2weeks i was hospitalized.this time for a on&off stabbing pain left of belly button and sharp aching pains under right shoulderblade.doc said he didnt know, thinks constipation.iknow the pain isnt from that, lasted 2yrs. help?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Right should pain: Did they check for gallbaldder? May have bilair ydyskinesia that woud lonly see on HIDA scan. or can be gastritis, from h pylori 9 check via blood test or breath test is better) , or may be constipation even if you have bowel movements every day you can make a lot of stool rarely can be a meckles diverticulum ( usualy they have some bleeding) . Discuss with your doc urgent care

Answered 7/22/2015

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Abdominal ultrasound: and CT scan of the abdomen to rule out gallbladder liver or pancreatic disease, Get blood testing for CBC and digestive ( liver and pancreatic enzymes). Your symptoms may also be related to stomach ulceration and you may need upper endoscopy.

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