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I have experienced episodes of pain like this previously and assume it may be kidney-related usually when i am not consuming sufficient water intake. severe pain flank left under & behind ribcage on abdomen & back. pain in lower back today?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Maybe kidney stone: Many possible causes but you may have a kidney stone. Pain can become VERY severe. See a Urologist

Answered 1/28/2021

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A member asked:

I have experienced episodes of pain like this previously and assume it may be kidney-related usually when i am not consuming sufficient water intake. severe pain flank left under & behind ribcage on abdomen & back. pain in lower back today?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

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