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I have lower back pain. seems like kidneys. I have hep-c ...

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I have lower back pain. seems like kidneys. I have hep-c and wonder if this condition will affect my kidneys.If so, what are the symptoms i should watch for?

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December 15, 2006 12:17 a.m. (3 minutes and 4 seconds later)

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Hepatitis C effects the liver. If you have low back pain, you could have an infection in the kidneys unrelated to the hepatitis. I suggest seeing your doctor for a urine speciman analysis. You may need a course of antibiotics.

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Sent December 15, 2006 12:23 a.m. (5 minutes and 12 seconds later)

i had two glassesof wine..i usually dont drink. I'm wondering if that could have affected my kidney.I am aware that hep c affects my liver. I am just wondering if the wine could have made my kidneys hurt

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December 15, 2006 12:25 a.m. (1 minute and 57 seconds later)

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