Question 1

how long on average does it take an untreated uti to travel to the kindneys? once in the kidneys how long before sepsis occurs?

Accepted Answer

No timing: There is no way to estimate (and no ethical way to test) the average amount of time to ascend.  It also depends greatly on the patient's age, comorbidities, and any underlying immune suppression/dysfunction issues.  The greater the number, the faster it can spread.

Question 2

could a uti affect your kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Generally no.: Localized infection of the bladder, a uti, is not thought to be dangerous for the kidneys.  Sometimes, however, the infection can climb up into the kidneys, but if this happens it is no longer called a uti, it is called pyelonephritis.  And, yes, pyelonephritis can potentially damage the kidneys if it is severe or happens repeatedly.

Question 3

can mrsa cause uti or kidney issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mrsa infections from the bloodstream can secondarily infect the kidneys and lead to kidney abscesses and utis.  A primary MRSA UTI or kidney infection would be very rare.

Question 4

after having a uti can kidneys repair themselves?

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Yes have rp: Uti if acute seldom will damage the kidneys if treated ;but if untreated once it becomes chronic then it is definitely a permanent blow to kineys as a whole. Early treatment and take care yoruself  is the key for good health.

Question 5

can uti culture tests see if your kidneys are alright?

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Urine culture: A urine culture is only helpful in ruling out urinary tract infection.  Other kidney problems require different testing.

Question 6

i have never-ending uti kidney problems. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Urologist: You need to see a kidney specialist. A urologist is a specialist in bladder and kidney problems. You might need a cystoscopy (a scope looking into the bladder) as part of the evaluation process. Have your Primary doctor help you start the work-up process and refer you to a Urologist.

Question 7

how long is it supposed to it take a uti to spread to kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Infx: Sometimes it doesn't, depends on bacteria.

Question 8

can the symptoms of a uti disappear if it moves into your kidneys?

Accepted Answer

No: Symptoms of a UTI usually gets worse when it spreads to the kidneys. Symtoms include, cloudy/bloody urine, fever, weakness, nausea, vomiting and back pain.

Question 9

how long would you have to have an untreated uti before it affects the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends upon bacterial species, some are like mini- caterpillars, presence or absence of bladder reflux, or if reflux develops as result of ureteral valve becoming rigid as result of bladder inflammation. Other factors can be host resistance to infections depending on such things as bladder emptying, immunoglobulins ; quality of wbcs. Thus UTI can affect kidneys from as early as.

Question 10

what to do if i have a uti but my kidneys are hurting really bad.does that go along with a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But if the kidneys truly hurt with flank pain this is not a simple UTI but rather a pynonephritis- x rays and a urologist consult are needed.

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