Question 1

how long will it take for kidney abscess surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery?: Most kidney abscesses can be treated by image guided intervention rather than surgery.  When done under ultrasound or ct guidance the procedure itself can take 15-30 minutes.

Question 2

i had/maybe still have mrsa and still get abscesses, can i donate a kidney?

Accepted Answer

No: They will not consider you as a donor with any acute infectious process

Question 3

how to determine an pain from unhealed abscess or a year old adrenal mass is caused by kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

There is no: Way to determine that without having a medical evaluation -- but adrenal masses rarely cause pain. See your doctor.

Question 4

post partum developed ecoli in blood and had kidney abscess 4 months later had scan after pain on same side showed 8mm cyst could this cause the pain?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: According to what you reported, you deserve a congratulation for recovering from upper urinary tract infection with kidney abscess. As to finding a 8-mm cyst in kidney, it most likely represents an incidental finding with no clinical significance, namely, not causing symptoms. For more individual specific details, ask your treating doctor timely.

Question 5

will my kidneys filter out the abscess from teeth? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

No see a dentist: Infections can be life threatening, we get complacent because antibiotics are available and work nicely to keep it at bay. To resolve it you will need to have a root canal or extract the tooth or possibly have your teeth cleaned if it is a gum infection.

Question 6

i had a ultra sound today and it should a 8mm cyst on my right kidney. i have pain on my right side which prompted me to go for a scan it was done by a sonographer. 4 months ago i had a kidney abscess 2cm on my right kidney following ecoli in my blood pos

Accepted Answer

Here is as answered.: According to what you reported, you deserve a congratulation for recovering from upper urinary tract infection with kidney abscess. As to finding a 8-mm cyst in kidney, it most likely represents an incidental finding with no clinical significance, namely, not causing symptoms. For more individual specific details, ask your treating doctor timely.

Question 7

i am s/p bladder ca, diabetic, high bp, ckd, history of kidney abscess.with current issue of "ring" around kidney seen in lasix (furosemide) ultrasound. what now?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide) renogram: This is most likely Lasix (furosemide) renogram. Not an ultrasound. Purpose is to check individual function of each kidneys.

Question 8

pyelonephritis treated with 4 rounds of ciprofloxacin. 2 weeks later i still have swelling around my kidney (on ultrasound) and mild pain. i have no other symptoms, urine, crp and kidney function are okay. is this normal recovery or is it an abscess?

Accepted Answer

Sounds OK: If there were an abscess, the ultrasound should have found it. Persistent swelling by ultrasound doesn't sound unusual or worrisome. And it's pretty much impossible to have an abscess with a normal CRP. Discuss with your doctor if you remain concerned.

Question 9

in the past four months, i've had kidney stones, strep throat with a peritonsillar abscess, two colds and a flu-like virus.  do i just have bad luck?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Any time your body is stressed, certain hormones are released by your body to help you deal with the acute situation. While these are essential to help you during the acute event, they also slightly reduce your immune system, making you more prone to pick up something else.  Listen to your body, and get plenty of extra rest, nutritious food, put stressors on the back burner and you will recover!

Question 10

can an abcess cause kidney failure in the future if the bacteria is not fully gone?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If a bacteria is the cause of a kidney abcess and cannot be treated adequately by antibiotics, then surgical debridement will be necessary.

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How long will it take for kidney abscess surgery?

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I had/maybe still have mrsa and still get abscesses, can i donate a kidney?

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How to determine an pain from unhealed abscess or a year old adrenal mass is caused by kidney problems?

A member asked:

Post partum developed ecoli in blood and had kidney abscess 4 months later had scan after pain on same side showed 8mm cyst could this cause the pain?

A member asked:

Will my kidneys filter out the abscess from teeth? please help me docs!

A member asked:

I had a ultra sound today and it should a 8mm cyst on my right kidney. i have pain on my right side which prompted me to go for a scan it was done by a sonographer. 4 months ago i had a kidney abscess 2cm on my right kidney following ecoli in my blood pos

A member asked:

I am s/p bladder ca, diabetic, high bp, ckd, history of kidney abscess.with current issue of "ring" around kidney seen in lasix (furosemide) ultrasound. what now?

A member asked:

Pyelonephritis treated with 4 rounds of ciprofloxacin. 2 weeks later i still have swelling around my kidney (on ultrasound) and mild pain. i have no other symptoms, urine, crp and kidney function are okay. is this normal recovery or is it an abscess?

A member asked:

In the past four months, i've had kidney stones, strep throat with a peritonsillar abscess, two colds and a flu-like virus. do i just have bad luck?

A member asked:

Can an abcess cause kidney failure in the future if the bacteria is not fully gone?

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