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I have a throbbing pain in my back just below my ribcage. it's been about three weeks now. could it be my kidney?
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"Throbbing " is ...: 31 y/o says I have a throbbing pain in my back just below my ribcage. It's been about three weeks now. Could it be my kidney? Yes it could be the kidney. But it can also be several other things from benign to more serious. "Throbbing" is a concerning word that suggest one should see Doctor for Exam,Labs & Imaging if indicated.
Answered 6/17/2019
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