I have had a sharp, almost stabbing pain in my lower back for the past two weeks. I thought maybe I had pulled a muscle or something, but it has not gone away. I was wondering if this was a kidney infection and if it was what causes them?
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Dear Alice,
It is possible for a kidney infection to
leadLead poisoning to low back pain . There are also other signs and symptoms that might accompany a kidney infection, such as:
feversAllergic rhinitis
Coccidioidomycosis
Febrile seizures
Fever
Fever blister
Fever blisters and canker sores
Herpes labialis (oral herpes simplex)
Histoplasmosis
Malaria
Rheumatic fever
Scarlet fever and
chillsChills,loss of appetite , listlessness, occasional nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, discolored and cloudy
urineCalcium - urine
Calcium urine test
Chloride - urine
Cortisol - urine
Electrolytes - urine
Glucose test - urine
Hcg in urine
Ketones - urine
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Lh urine test (home test)
Ph urine test and pain radiating from flank/back down into the
groinGroin lump
Groin pain
Groin stretch
Jock itch
Swollen lymph nodes in the groin and lower abdomen.The
majorMajor tears
Major-con causes of kidney infection are: 1) urinary reflux from an infected bladder up into the kidney;2) obstruction of the urinary tract from different causes such as kidney stones, congenital abnormalities of the ureter( ureteropelvic juncton obstruction) and even sometimes a pregnant uterus; 3) infection of the kidney by infections via blood (hematogenous) or lymphatics. There are other causes for back pain besides kidney infection. In order to define the cause of your back pain I recommend that you be seen by your doctor.
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This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. BE
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