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Pain on right side flank area comes around to rib cage.. pain since 2009.what could this possibly be? worsens at night .
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Multiple posibilites: This could represent a number of possibilities and if going on for 4 years i believe it is time to see your doctor.
Answered 9/2/2016
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Neuropathy: Pain that's persistent, localized, and follows a one-sided dermatome is likely neurologic in origin. See your doctor for referral to a neurologist if that evaluation has not yet been done.
Answered 10/4/2016
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