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I was diagnosed with a kidney infection at the hospital. however i am also getting pain on my upper legs. a bit like cramps. is this connected to kidn?
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Not likely: Kidney infections usually cause pain upon urination and in the mid back regions bilaterally. Leg pain is not typically associated with kidney infection.
Answered 6/10/2017
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