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Have had pain in the lower rt side of back/flank for 2-3 wks. ranges from dull to sharp, worse w/pressure but always there. is it cause for concern?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: flank pain may be a sign of stone or infection or muscular skeletal injury

Answered 9/28/2016

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