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Pressing on my back lower rib area and its very sore and sensitive. why?

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Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MD answered

Check kidney: Your kidneys are there so your age group you think of uti, muscle strain, bruise. You need to see your family doctor.

Answered 11/28/2013

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