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Sudden pain on lower left side of abdomen. very tender to touch, or even poke. lasted only about 10 minutes, then went away. what could cause be?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Abd pain: Perhaps, you had an intestinal (gut) spasm which is short lived but could be very intense. Other than that, i cannot think of such short lived pain like yours.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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A member asked:

Sudden pain on lower left side of abdomen. very tender to touch, or even poke. lasted only about 10 minutes, then went away. what could cause be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Baez agreed

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