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Recovering meth addict/alcoholic- after relapsing i've had kidney pain and issues. what tests should i get to ensure there's nothing seriously wrong?

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Dr. K. Mujib Haque answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

UA US Cr: Get urinanalysis, kidney X-rays possibly ultrasound and renal function test (BUN, Creatinine)

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2021

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