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I've been getting a sharp pain in my lower left belly that has been on & off since yesterday. aspirin helped a bit, but ibuprofen didn't. what is it?

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Dr. Charles Glassman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abdominal pain: Your a little young for diverticulitis, but it could be that. It could be a flare up of your endometriosis. It could be that you are constipated. If it persists or increase in frequency, duration, or severity then have it checked out.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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