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Pain on right side back below rib feels like i was punched. what could this be?

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Couple ideas...: The location you describe is the flank and is a common location for kidney pain. If you have an infection or contusion in your kidney you may experience pain in the flanks. This is also a common location for musculoskeletal pain perhaps caused by straining yourself. See your doctor. Good luck!

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Answered 11/19/2018

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