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Small pain lower left side back,how can you tell if it's an muscle pain or an inside pain?

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Dr. Steven Rosner answered

Physical exam: Careful physical exam should be able to differentiate muscle pain from internal organ pain.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 4/13/2015

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A member asked:

Small pain lower left side back,how can you tell if it's an muscle pain or an inside pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Rosner answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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