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I have had severe luq pain for two months. originally thought it was nsaid induced gastritis but pain progressed and 1 mo later i was unable to eat. lost 25 lbs in one month. low amalyse level. mother has severe pancreatic problems but had normal blood te

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Get MRI: A Mri of the abdomine is the best bait when fishing for abdominal pathology. Will also pick up any Lf. Kidney or adrenal pathology

Answered 11/7/2015

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