A member asked:

I have a sharp jabbing pain in my left side towards my back, when i push on it it feels like a bruise but more internal. is it an organ, or a strain?

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Dr. Karen Glover answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Flank Pain: Could be either muscle strain or internal. Depends on what incidents preceded the pain. Trauma? physical activity? Problems with constipation? Possible kidney issues? So this is probably a "go see a doctor" problem if it is extremely uncomfortable or lasts for days.

Answered 1/22/2016

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