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A 39-year-old member asked:
Having lower back pain on right side/hip. also have pain in right side rib cage. feels like i got punched or a bad bruise. what should i do?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Paul Kovatisanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Must rule out kidney: Have your primary md be sure you do have have a kidney problem. Otherwise heat, rest, no lifting or rotation and make sure you recheck in with primary md.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

A Verified Doctoranswered
33 years experience
See a Doc: If the pain is not going away or getting worse you should see your doctor for an evaluation which would include a physical examination. Most of the time these things tend to go away on their own but if they don't it could signify a more serious problem and should be checked out by your doctor.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 25, 2018
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