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Sharp unbearable pain on left side of core area

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Head to ER: Any unbearable pain should be immediately evaluated ... Head to the local ER to get checked out. Hope you feel better soon!

Answered 10/8/2015

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