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What is flank pain?
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Pain on the side.: Flank pain is what we say to describe pain that occurs on our 'flank', or the sides of our torso. It doesn't signify a particular diagnosis or condition.
Answered 12/31/2018
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Back/side: It is pain in the back part of the body extending between the ribs and the ilium (bone that juts forward above the hip).
Answered 3/25/2013
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Multiple reasons: Could be kidney stone, muscle strain, hernia, bladder infection, colon infection. See your doctor.
Answered 5/12/2013
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