Question 1

how long does it take to recover from pyelonephritis?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Everybody heals at different rates.  It depends on how bad your infection is to begin with.  Mild symptoms usually go away faster than severe symptoms.  Also, it depends on how susceptible the bacteria is to the antibiotic.  Pyelonephritis usually requires antibiotics for 2 weeks, but you usually feel better a few days after being treated.

Question 2

recently had a kidney infection. i didn't take all the medication. so now i feel a bit numb and pain during sex. whats wrong its no longer fun.

Accepted Answer

Go to doctor: Sometimes, it is your mind feeling guilty and you feel that not taking all the antibiotics is causing the problem, or you may have a problem no associated with the infection. Uti are actually easy to treat and we usually over treat. Go to your doctor to see if infection gone, and have peace of mind. If the problem persists, then the cause is something else and has to be diagnosed.

Question 3

how long does it take to feel better from pyelonephritis when taking ciprofloxacin tablets? still feeling bad after one day of treatment. is there anything i can do to help speed up recovery?

Accepted Answer

: It takes several days to feel better, You should be better soon.

Question 4

i was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take tylenol for the headache and you should consider holding off ondansetron unless you throw up the antibiotic without it. Good luck.

Question 5

i was diagnosed pyelonephritis and sinusitis yesterday. my fever goes back up to 102+ every time to take motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen). how long will i be febrile?

Accepted Answer

48-72 hours: If you remain febrile or become sick in any other way; you need to be rechecked. Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) and extra fluids. All the best and I hope you are better soon.

Question 6

for pyelonephritis a second dose of levaquin was prescribed because i have been having reoccurring uti resistant to macrobid. i am still in pain and burning while urinating. stomach and flank pain, nausea and chills. how long should recovery take?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms should improve within 2 days and entirely gone within 5-10 days. If longer, keep working with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis; rule out other causes; check for complications or factors that make for worse infections (kidney stone, blocked ureter, etc); and perhaps change treatment yet again. Maybe consider consultation (infectious diseases and/or urology); discuss w/ your doctor.

Question 7

how long does it take for a kidney infection to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: For a simple bladder infection or urinary tract infection (uti), it should get better within 7-10 days with the right antibiotic. If the infection ascended into your kidney (pyelonephritis), this is more serious and you would generally need stronger antibiotics or intravenous antibiotics. This would take between 1-2 weeks to improve. It also depends on your age and strength of your immune system.

Question 8

how long does it take a kidney infection to clear up?

Accepted Answer

A few days: If someone with an uncomplicated bacterial UTI is given an antibiotic to which that the organism is sensisitve, it should clear up in a few days.  Most antibiotic treatments are given 5-7 days.  However, there are many reasons why it may not clear rapidly.  Just a few are stones, poor bladder empyting, more aggressive organisms, bad kidney function, prior surgery on the urinary tract, etc.

Question 9

how long does it take for kidney infection to stop hurting?

Accepted Answer

It varies: If you have a bacterial urinary infection, and you are treated with an antibiotic for which  the bacteria is sensitive, it usually resolves in 1-3 days.  Drinks lot's of fluids as well.  If the dysuria pain persists longer than that; recontact you local physician for further assessment of the problem.

Question 10

how long does it take for a bladder to become a kidney infection?

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Recently had a kidney infection. i didn't take all the medication. so now i feel a bit numb and pain during sex. whats wrong its no longer fun.

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How long does it take to feel better from pyelonephritis when taking ciprofloxacin tablets? still feeling bad after one day of treatment. is there anything i can do to help speed up recovery?

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I was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

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I was diagnosed pyelonephritis and sinusitis yesterday. my fever goes back up to 102+ every time to take motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen). how long will i be febrile?

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For pyelonephritis a second dose of levaquin was prescribed because i have been having reoccurring uti resistant to macrobid. i am still in pain and burning while urinating. stomach and flank pain, nausea and chills. how long should recovery take?

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