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I've been having upper stomach pain and lower back pain pretty bad. i've taken stool softeners and it's kinda helped but still have pain and don't know how serious it is?
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Can be associated: The symptoms can be associated but usually is upper back pain and lower abdominal pain. That being the case you'll need an valuation to help clarify your symptoms. Standard testing an imaging may be necessary to clarify your diagnosis
Answered 12/26/2016
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