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How to tell the difference between back pain and flank pain?
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Can be difficult: It is not always possible to tell the difference. Flank pain is usually higher up than the typical lower back pain that most people get and also farther out to one side of the back, not so much towards the middle. See your doctor if this applies to you and get checked out.
Answered 9/28/2016
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