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I have severe constant pain under left side of ribcage ? is this possibly pancreatitis ? please advise

A doctor has provided 1 answer

And pain: Unlikely but still possible. If the pain is persistent then you need to see a physician and get a definitive diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Good Luck

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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