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Can a kidney infection cause calf muscle pain?

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Dr. Richard Popowitz answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Kidney infection could cause low back or flank pain. Burning with urination or increased frequency could be seen as well. Calf pain would be a stretch.

Answered 10/3/2019

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