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If i have pain in lower left abdomen and thin stools for 4 years is there anything seriously wrong?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Probably not..: Get colonoscoped if you are worried or get a barium enema

Answered 6/1/2016

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A member asked:

If i have pain in lower left abdomen and thin stools for 4 years is there anything seriously wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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