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Could Chornic Back Pain Be Related To Kidney Dysfunction At Childhood?
I am a fit 56 year old male who was hospitalized for 6 weeks for the treatment of Nephritus (when I was a toddler). I suffer from chronic lower back pain, and have been taking NSAID s to battle this, as well as a good exercise regimen. Could my back pain be related to kydney dysfunction, and what would be the red-flags on a blood test (that was recently performed). Thanks.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Hello,WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE MAGIC.Your back pain can be very well related to kidney dysfunction as vitamin D get activated in kidney.So in kidney disease there is deficiency of active vitamin D leading to weak bones and backache.So regular vitamin D 3 test is required. and it is deficient then it can be supplemented.Wishing this advice will be of some use to you.
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