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My lower back has been hurting for about 3 days now it progressing towards my back hurts to the touch.. do i have a kidney infection?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Unlikely to be your: kidney if it is worsened by touch. More likely to be musculoskeletal or neurological. If it persists, make an appointment for evaluation by your health care provider.

Answered 3/7/2017

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