Question 1

how do you get kidney infections?

Accepted Answer

Starts bladder: Starts bladder in some infection progresses to kidney. Some because of anatomical event causing urine to reflux to kidney.

Question 2

is it possible to get a kidney infection in the midst of being treated for a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, especially if you are on the wrong antibiotics. Do you have a high fever? Kidney infections almost always are associated with a high fever.

Question 3

i'm having weekly injections of gentamicin for kidney infection, but still can't get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: If you are only taking gentamicin once a week you probably have significant impairment of renal function, in which case this is a very complex issue and may require input from an infectious diseases expert who can see and examine you  and has access to your records. Good luck

Question 4

im haveing middle back pain im afraid it might be a kidney infection should i go get checked out or is it just normal back pai.?

Accepted Answer

If new, not normal: Pain in the middle of the back is a little unusual for a kidney problem. The kidneys are more on either side. A kidney infection more usually presents with burning or pain with urination, and sometimes going more often.Fevers can be the sign of a more serious infection.Pain in the middle of the back could involve a bone.Severe pain may suggest a compression fracture or something else to check out.

Question 5

iv got severe pain in my bk were my kidneys r but can't get in docs. i think it a kidney infection and can't keep anything ddown.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek health care: See a doctor as soon as possible. It may be a kidney infection.

Question 6

how long does it take to get over a kidney infection? iv been taking levaquin (levofloxacin) for 4 days and i see a little difference but still some pain.

Accepted Answer

See your physician.: Kidney infections are serious and require prompt treatment with the right antibiotic. Hopefully you have a urine culture result by now which will show the correct antibiotic. Flank pain is common even on proper therapy,   but worsening pain & fever requires re-evaluation with physical exam & possibly imaging as your current regimen may be inadequate. See your physician as soon as you can.

Question 7

can you get a kidney infection from a toliet seat?

Accepted Answer

No: The bacteria that cause a UTI (e. Coli most common) generally gain access via the urethra (the tube that passes from the bladder to the outside) which does not come into contact with the toilet seat during normal voiding.

Question 8

is it common to get diahrea before a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

No it is not common: No it is not common to get diarrhea before kidney infection.

Question 9

how can you get rid of a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics... Unless you also happen to have a kidney stone.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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