Could chornic back pain be related to kidney dysfunction at childhood?
Patient: 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. Doctor: 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.