A member asked:

Diagnosticsupine celiac plexus block yesterday,only received bupivacaine.painfree x10 hrs.today,bad new type of upper abd pain. tender in mid & upper abd doubled up at times.no fevers.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The onset: of "NEW" abdominal pain should be followed up immediately!!!! Contact the pain unit or hospital where you received the block...intra-abdominal bleeding although UNLIKELY should be ruled out!! Hope this helps...... Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2017

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