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Can a kidney infection give u back ache?
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Yes: Yes-this is called referred pain & there are multiple conditions that can presentbas back pain. Typically, these pains are constant & are not made worse with positions or activities & better with rest like most back conditions. These referred pains are constant in spite of any position or activity status and may present with other symptoms as in this infection scenario, fever &/or chills, etc.
Answered 9/25/2012
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