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What Could Be The Pain On My Left Lower Flank Indicate?
have left lower flank pain x 1 week. have had CT scan showing no obstructions, no stones, med size gallstone. pcp recommended i go to a surgeon for the gallstone. surgeon recommended i go to a digestive disease doctor. what else could this possibly be?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Left lower flank pain in the abscence of any abnormality on Ct can be suggestive of faulty bowel movements for which a short course of stool softeners should suffice.
Gall stones can give rise to vague and diffuse symptoms the treatment for which is surgery.
Regards
Left lower flank pain in the abscence of any abnormality on Ct can be suggestive of faulty bowel movements for which a short course of stool softeners should suffice.
Gall stones can give rise to vague and diffuse symptoms the treatment for which is surgery.
Regards
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