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Pressure Around The Ribs. Need To Get Kidneys Checked? Severe Hair Loss, Overweight

some pressure around the back on both sides under my ribs...should i be concerned about getting my kidneys checked? had blood tests done about a month ago and all was good...that time i was experiencing hair loss and dr checked to make sure...i am abit over weight so could it also just be my weight pushing against my rib cage?
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Kidney problems do generally not present with pressure in the back.Obesity can cause raised intra-abdominal pressure. I suggest that you do go for an endocrine screen as weight gain and hair loss, can also be ascribed to thyroid problems.
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Pressure Around The Ribs. Need To Get Kidneys Checked? Severe Hair Loss, Overweight

Kidney problems do generally not present with pressure in the back.Obesity can cause raised intra-abdominal pressure. I suggest that you do go for an endocrine screen as weight gain and hair loss, can also be ascribed to thyroid problems.