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A member asked:
What does tension/pressure in left side of ribs/back mean?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Various: There are too many possibilities that can cause these symptoms, from back problems, to disc problems, to bladder or kidney infections, to abdominal issues. We probably need much more information or it can be addressed on a doctor's visit.
Answered 4/3/2014
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Heart diseases maybe: A symptom of tension/pressure inleft side of ribs/back is more likely a angina occure. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart is working harder than usual.
Answered 1/16/2014
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