Dear Friend,
At age of 43, it is more likely to be due to some infection or at times can be due to diverticulitis. I suggest you give him any painkiller, and then get a blood test ( CBC) and ultasound of the abdomen done.
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DR. Anamay Kamalakar Bidwai
Chennai
Answered2015-09-02 02:56:24
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