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Im hurting in the bottom left side of my abdomen. i keep getting sharp throbbing pains and havent had an appetite in about 2 weeks now. the pain started today. should i go to the er or wait to see a primary doctor? what could it possibly be?

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Dr. Nikhil Agarwal answered

Abdomen pain: Yes I would suggest going to the ER since the symptoms are progressing. It can be related to the colon or the ovaries. You will need to be examined and may need a CT scan and some blood work to evaluate further.

Answered 11/17/2020

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A member asked:

Im hurting in the bottom left side of my abdomen. i keep getting sharp throbbing pains and havent had an appetite in about 2 weeks now. the pain started today. should i go to the er or wait to see a primary doctor? what could it possibly be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nikhil Agarwal answered

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