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What Causes Stabbing Pain In The Upper Abdomen Radiating To The Back?
Hi yes, please, I ve been feeling unwell for the past two days, I m 43 year old female, and I am currently taking medication for a suspected stomach ulcer, although I personally think that I may have gall stones due to my family history, I ve a awful pain in my left arm, and stabbing pains in my upper stomach under my ribs on left side and I also have back pain when I lie down, I really dont know what the matter is I just feel crap. thanks a million.
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kindly do some investigations. serum amylase and an abdominal ultrasound would be helpful in diagnosing your disease.
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