Question 1

could 8yr old daughter have a kidney infection without a fever, severe back pain & frequent urination? mri & kidney scan clear but nitrates in urine.

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Please see answer: It is possible to have a kidney infection without those symptoms, although more often than not fever would be present. If the MRI and kidney scan are normal it's very unlikely she has a kidney infection. The presence of nitrites makes it 98% certain she has a urinary tract infection, but in her case more likely just in the bladder.

Question 2

2 months ago my mom suffered frm uti, again she's sufering, having severe back pain, mild fever & joint pain in her legs, please advise some blood test?

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UTI: It sounds as if this UTI has progressed from cystitis (a lower tract infection) to a possible upper tract infection (pyelonephritis, etc.) and she needs to be seen and examined by a doctor asap. This can become very severe very quickly. Get her to a doctor. Good luck and hope she gets better very soon.

Question 3

i am experiencing shoulder pain that seems to be located under the right shoulder, severe back pain in the upper part, sore throat, moderate fever, low hairline at back of neck, neck pain, arm numbness, arm weakness, hand numbness, hand weakness, finger t

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Varied symptoms: Your symptoms may not be all interrelated. Upper back and neck discomfort with associated hand and arm numbness and weakness may well be due to nerve root impingement from a bulging or herniated intervertebral disc at the neck level. Fever and sore throat may be from a viral or strep infection. A rapid strep culture is advisable. The disc like symptoms are diagnosed by an mri of the spine(neck).

Question 4

egfr 57 , creatinine 1.34  , sodium, potassium and uric acid normal.protein in urine.my symptoms are severe back pain, burning sensation when bladder full and while peeing. abdomen pain, fevers and chills and leg pains?

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Abd pain : Sound like you have a kidney infection, but there are other possibilities. You should see a doctor right away.

Question 5

very severe back pain on left side made worse when i breathe. er says ulcer but pain is very severe. no fever or diarrhea. what else could it be?

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Pleurisy: The change with breathing suggests pleura or diaphragm.
Many causes for pain in that area include kidney stones, spleen, stomach, even colon , and infection,etc.

Question 6

what could cause severe back pain?

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Many causes: Many possible causes
you should see a spine specialist to evaulate this problem.

Question 7

what are tests for severe back pain?

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X-ray/MRI: X-rays and mris are often done in conjunction with a physical exam to determine the cause of back pain. However, these are usually not needed early on in care. Certain symptoms may indicate the need for imaging to be done sooner. Nerve studies may also be helpful.

Question 8

i am experiencing  severe back pain.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: It can be musculoskeletal which is usually worse  with motion but  serious internal problems can also have  back pain. Without more data your best decision would be to see your physician to clarify your problem.

Question 9

what might cause my severe back pain?

Accepted Answer

Numerous things: seek a doctor for help. It can range from simple sprain/strain, to spine fractures, to very symptomatic sacroiliitis, to tumor, to vascular problem, to things in you gastrointestinal tract, to cardiac problems. You will need to be examined to arrive at a diagnosis.

Question 10

what would   relieve severe back pain?

Accepted Answer

No right answer: There are many potential causes for back pain both mild and severe. The best thing to do particularly if your back pain is severe is to see your doctor. Then he/she can help you determine the proper way to have this evaluated.

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Egfr 57 , creatinine 1.34 , sodium, potassium and uric acid normal.protein in urine.my symptoms are severe back pain, burning sensation when bladder full and while peeing. abdomen pain, fevers and chills and leg pains?

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