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Very mild stomach discomfort just under left side of ribs for more than a week. can this be pancreatitis? the discomfort doesn't get worse and its my only symptom. i keep pressing the area so perhaps i'm just catastrophizing. should i be concerned?
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Hi: Typically the pain from pancreatitis is more in the middle and radiates to the back as its classic symptom. Your left sided mild pain is less likely pancreatitis, but if it's still not better, you should see a doctor about it to make you feel better.
Answered 5/20/2021
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