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I get sharp pains at the upper left abdomen after eating. mostly when i drink too much water which shifts to the right sometimes. what could this be?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Symptoms vague: Would need far more info and an exam to even begin to speculate about what this may be. See a GI doctor and get evaluated thoroughly. Hope you feel better soon.

Answered 4/7/2015

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A member asked:

I get sharp pains at the upper left abdomen after eating. mostly when i drink too much water which shifts to the right sometimes. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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