Myth: Back pain means kidney problems
Myth buster 10 min 33 sec
Most back pain comes from muscles or the spine. Most kidney disease does not hurt at all. A blood test and a urine test can check.
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Myth: Back pain means kidney problems
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- Hi, I'm Neff! Myth: my back hurts, so it must be my kidneys.
- Not so fast! Most back pain comes from muscles or the spine.
- Kidney pain often starts in your side, like from a stone or an infection.
- Most kidney disease does not hurt at all. A blood test and a urine test can check.
- Side pain with a fever? Blood in your urine? Get it checked. Worried? Ask us. Let's take care of your kidneys together!
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