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The last few days i've started experiencing random sharp shooting pains in my abdomen/rectum right before passing gas... mostly when sitting.

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Dr. Michael Gross answered

Gas: gas in the abdomen can cause sharp pains. Once you pass the gas the pains should go away

Answered 1/10/2021

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