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I keep getting a sharp stabbing pain in my right side, lower back/side. no injury as far as i'm aware.

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Could you have: a kidney stone?? That gives a sharp,stabbing pain that doesn'''t let up when its passing,but if it is just shifting around,it could produce intermittent stabbing pain. See your Dr and find out.

Answered 12/13/2017

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