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Which symptoms of abdominal pain are causes for concern?

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Which symptoms of abdominal pain are causes for concern?

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Where your belly hurts -- left or right, up or down -- can tell you a lot about why it hurts. Gastroenterologist Lisa Ganjhu, DO, explains when you should be concerned about abdominal pain.

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