Chronic back pain is often misdiagnosed as a musculoskeletal issue, when in fact, kidney stones may be the hidden cause .

Also known as pyelonephritis, these bacterial infections can cause sharp lower back pain accompanied by fever and urinary symptoms. Left untreated, they can lead to permanent kidney damage.

With a kidney stone, you might have pain in your back or side. With a UTI, you might have pain in your bladder, groin, or lower abdomen. With kidney stones, your urine is more likely to contain blood.

If the infection tracks from the bladder into one or both kidneys then pain may be felt in the lower back on the same side as the affected kidney(s). As your daughter keeps feeling pain just on ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and ...

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Columnist Betty Vertin hopes her family's experience with kidney stones might help you be better prepared while living with DMD.

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