- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
my niece had surgery for a blockage in her large intestine at ashwini hospital in solapur but the doctor said they couldn't fully clear it and she's still in pain. can you suggest a good specialist or hospital that handles complex intestinal obstruction cases
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