Question 1

is it possible for you to have a pain in your shoulder blades when you have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Nerves do span great distances, so referred pain can happen.  Pain in the shoulder blades can be referred pain from irritated nerves.  Nerves from the diaphragm can cause pain around the shoulder blades.  The kidneys are not far, but not that close to the diaphragm.  If the inflammation is large and there is kidney swelling as well, it could be possible, but unlikely.

Question 2

can a kidney infection cause spotting?

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May be: Urinary tract infection can cause some bleeding which may show up as spotting.

Question 3

can a kidney infection cause bleeding?

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Yes: There are many causes for blood in urine.

Question 4

can a kidney infection cause blood in my urine?

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Yes: Uti which can become kidney infection can cause pain and frequency with urination as well as blood in urine. You will need to go to doc to check urine culture, check temperature and possible kidney ultrasound depending on clinical findings.

Question 5

can having a kidney infection cause kidney cyst to get inflamed?

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: No -if not connected to the drainage system (calyces)

Question 6

can a kidney infection cause your stomach to bloat ?

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Not usually: Kidney infections are serious and may cause chills, sweats, fever, back discomfort, urinary frequency and burning. A distended abdomen would not be a typical symptom or sign.

Question 7

can a kidney infection cause you to have breast pains?

Accepted Answer

Would not expect it: Kidneys are located towards the back at the level of the lowest ribs. Usually people with pyelonephrirtis (infection in the kidney) or kidney stones experience pain in this area. I would not expect breast pains. I would recommend getting a sonogram of the breast if the pain does not go away to make sure it is not a cyst. If any redness, mass,  or hardness over the breast see the doctor right away.

Question 8

is it ever that a kidney infection cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It potentially can depending upon severity and promptness of treatment.

Question 9

please tell me, could a kidney infection cause your chest to burn?

Accepted Answer

Not really : Not that i know of.  However, chest burning is not only due to a disease in the chest.  For example, reflux of gastric contents, can cause these symptoms.  Also if you were treated with antibiotics, some may cause other symptoms.  Speak with your local physician about these symptoms.

Question 10

can a kidney infection cause preterm labour  ?  or is it rare that happens?

Accepted Answer

UTI/preterm labor ?: Urinary tract infections which progress to generalized sepsis can cause uterine irritability and contractions.  If recognized , this can be abbreviated by medication to prevent progression to "pre-term labor".  Symptoms of urinary tract infection (frequency, burning, painful urination, flank pain) should be addressed early with your OB physician.

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