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I have an uncomfortable numb area on my back, about the size of my palm and to the left of my spine near the bottom of ribs. what could be the cause?
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Hard to say: Is there a change in the skin in that are? Have you had any injury to your back.? It coud be something as simple as a dry skin. Have your doctor evaluate you that is the best way to solve this misery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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