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Having lower back pain on left side its on and off.... iam a frequent drinker... im thinking its my kidney. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med evaluation: A history of significant alcohol use and intermittent flank/ back pain - recommend medical assessment.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 1/31/2013

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