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My friend says he's been having pain on his back on the lower right side for two weeks now an doesn't know why but what's to know what it could be.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Many things.: Back pain on the right side could be related to muscles / bones of the skeleton ( most likely ) or to the internal contents of the abdomen - intestines / kidney / ureter / bladder / even appendix. Hard to tell exactly what without a good history and exam.

Dr Earle agreed

Answered 6/12/2015

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A member asked:

My friend says he's been having pain on his back on the lower right side for two weeks now an doesn't know why but what's to know what it could be.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Earle agreed

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