br br Dr. Guevara br 678-223-3900 br br Kidney problems can sometimes imitate low back problems. In this video I show you how to distinguish between the two. br br In general, you see these symptoms with kidney problems: br br 1. Sharp, episodic pain on the flanks br 2. Blood in the urine (seen with kidney stones) br 3. Painful urination br 4. Fevers and chills (seen with kidney infections) br br For back pain you see the following: br br 1. Dull, achy pain in the center of the back br 2.