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14-year-old has low back ache, fatigue and mild fever. What could be the reason?

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Dr. Albana Greca

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Published At August 26, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 22, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 20-year-old son is complaining of a low backache. He has fatigue and low-grade fever. Hemoglobin is 12.7 but ESR level is 43.

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Hello,

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A low backache in children at this age associated with low-grade fever and ESR 43 could be due to: Trauma (check for any trauma symptoms like blood, blue-purple changes of the skin), Kidney infection. Get urine analysis done. You may take a urine test strip at your local drug store (urine dipstick test) to find out quickly if he is going through a kidney infection. This is particularly true if he is not circumcised. Abdominal and urological ultrasound is highly recommended. Discuss this with his caring doctor. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Albana Greca
Dr. Albana Greca

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