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Gastroenteritis for 1 week. no vomiting but diarrhea, abd cramping and fever. now still cramps but also low back pain. is the back pain related?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Possibly: Be seen and have a exam and a stool analysis. Make sure you are keeping up with your fluids. A urine should be checked as sometimes diarrheal disease can cause kidney problems. Kidneys are generally higher in the back. All the best.

Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

Gastroenteritis for 1 week. no vomiting but diarrhea, abd cramping and fever. now still cramps but also low back pain. is the back pain related?

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