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Sharp stabbing pain in left upper quadrant towards my back. below ribs in my back. appears susuddenly and goes away just as quickly..
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Pain: This type of pain may be a variety of conditions ranging from heart attack to acid in the stomach. It is impossible to evaluate this condition without a full physical examination.
Answered 3/19/2018
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When to get checked: Get in with your doc and ask for cardiac testing. A complete physical exam and blood labs, stress test and possible RUQ ultrasound should get you started on finding out what this is. If you develop fever or vomiting, get in sooner.
Answered 10/21/2017
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