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Could bilateral chronic pain (3-4 mos) in back near ribs that gets worse with deep breathing, movement, and pressing on area be from kidneys?
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NO: Unlikely to be kidney stones on both sides with the symptoms you describe.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Yes : However, it is more likely related to a pinched nerve in your spine.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Sure can: Worth a visit to your doctor. And drink lots of fluids in the mean time.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Most likely not: The area you described , the duration, the aaggravating factors point either to musculoskeletal origin. However , this is not a gurantee or substitute to through evlauation by you doc.
Answered 10/4/2016
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