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A member asked:
I have what feels like sore/tender skin on the left side of my back, just below my ribs...do i need to see my doctor?
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A few options: Sore skin in a limited area may be a sign of a pending shingles outbreak. At 26 you are a little young for that but it not impossible. You should see your doctor to be examined.
Answered 4/1/2019
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Good idea: Any kind of non-healing sore or lesion on the skin should be medically evaluated.
Answered 1/13/2013
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