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A 35-year-old male asked:

My 14yr has been on protein shakes for a month now (only 1 after workout and small amount) today he has left back ache is he ok? everything else norml

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Dr. Marybeth Craneanswered

Podiatry 29 years experience

Probably fine: He is probably fine. If it persists take him to the family doctor. A muscle strain is more common than a kidney infection from protein shakes.

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