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I woke up this morning with a very painful dull ach in my upper abdominal just below the upside down v shape in my ribs. it goes all the way to the back and i feel the need to vomit however i cant. i also have blood in my bowl movements.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This may be due: to a number of causes ALL OF WHICH REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EVALUATION!! Suggest you contact your Primary Care Provider or go to Walk In Unit/ER ASAP Good luck and I hope this reaches you soon! Dr Z

Answered 9/12/2015

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a very painful dull ach in my upper abdominal just below the upside down v shape in my ribs. it goes all the way to the back and i feel the need to vomit however i cant. i also have blood in my bowl movements.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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