Question 1

can a kidney infection lead to appendicitis?

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No: Though the symptoms of a uti/kidney infection may sometimes mimic the symptoms of appendicitis, each condition is a separate distinct entity with different causes.

Question 2

can kidney infection / stone mimic appendicitis? no uti symptoms but positive urine analysis. normal fbc and no appendicitis seen on us.

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Yes, a stone can: mimic appendicitis,so can a kidney infection

Question 3

what does a kidney infection feel like?

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: Symptoms of pyelonephritis can include  fever, painful urination, the sensation of an urgent need to urinate, blood in urine, nausea, vomiting, flank pain and sometimes groin pain. Please obtain prompt medical care if you think you have a kidney infection.

Question 4

what causes kidney infections in a child?

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Pyelonephritis: An infection of the kidney (pyelonephritis) results in severe back pain, high fever and nausea/vomiting.  Unlike an infection only involving the bladder, the ascension of bacteria into the kidney is a dangerous event.  In children it should raise the possibility of an abnormality of the urinary system.  Congenital obstruction or urinary reflux are the most common causes. Surgery may be necessary.

Question 5

how to tell if i have a kidney infection?

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Burning on urination: Burning on urination is a symptom of a urinary tract infection.  You need to have a urinalysis done to see if you have a kidney infection and a urine culture will determine the exact organism.

Question 6

what to do if i might have a kidney infection?

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Confirm Dx...: "pain over kidneys' and a few white or red blood cells in urine alone will not say or assume someone gets kidney infection. Instead, good history, proper physicals, properly collected urinalysis with or without imaging studies for urinary tract under knowlwdgeable experienced doctor can reasonably confirm if someone gets kidney infection.

So, see doctor timely.

Question 7

how to tell if pain is from a kidney infection?

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Flank: If it is trully kidney infection that is pyelonephritis then there should be flank pain ( upper back). There can be fever. Some infection on urine tests.

Question 8

what are the causes of kidney infection in a child?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria in kidney: Almost all kidney infections in children r due to intestinal (fecal) bacteria entering body via urethra & bladder. From bladder bacteria reach kidney via ureters, either because child has bladder reflux (urine goes up wrong way) or bacteria are able to pass thru  bladder-ureter valve because some have hair-like projections & climb like caterpillars.Rarely infection is via blood stream but do occur.

Question 9

what to do if i think i might have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Do U have a UTI?: Kidney infections are infections of upper urinary tract, thus you may well have symptoms of urinary frequency, burning pain on urination &/or foul smelling urine & urinalysis should be positive for bacteria. Kis typically associated with back/flank pain & you would be tender to tapping lower rib cage on the back. Advise you to see your dr.

Question 10

what should you not eat if you have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: You can eat what ever you like when you have a kidney infection.

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