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What could cause upper abdominal pain and mid back pain? i've been on a picc line for antibiotics to cure a staph infection for the past 5 weeks.
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Get examined for: Stomach, gallbladder, liver, spleen, kidney, and intestinal inflammation or infection. Take care!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Many possibilities: The recent staph infection may or may not be related to your current abdominal symptoms. Ask for an ultrasound of your gallbladder, to look for gallstones when you get in with your primary. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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