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I'm having pain in my upper left side more towards the back what can cause this ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be...: This could originate in a kidney....your spleen is also on that side. Time for a Complete History and Physical Exam with a urine exam as well. Hope this helps DrZ

Answered 10/4/2014

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