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Mom has had flank pain for 3day, today got more painful, hard to breath at times. what could this be?

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Dr. Jason Siefferman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your doctor: I would seek medical attention soon. I.E. Go to the emergency room to rule out anything dangerous.

Answered 3/1/2014

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