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I have pain if i apply pressure on my left rib cage and it travels up to my mid back. it also hurts if i lay on my left side and move in a certain way, i have major health anxiety and was wondering if it has anything to do with my kidney?

Q: i have pain if i apply pressure on my left rib cage and it travels up to my mid back. it also hurts if i lay on my left side and move in a certain way, i have major health anxiety and was wondering if it has anything to do with my kidney?

: The symptom you describe have nothing to do with the kidney

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The symptom you describe have nothing to do with the kidney

Answered 10/2/2022

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A member asked:

I have pain if i apply pressure on my left rib cage and it travels up to my mid back. it also hurts if i lay on my left side and move in a certain way, i have major health anxiety and was wondering if it has anything to do with my kidney?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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