Question 1

i had a an mri with gadolinium, my creatinine and bum normal, but i might have had a kidney infection during the mri. could i still develop nsf?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Nsf, nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, is very unlikely to develop if you have normal kidney function. Only time will tell, but if you have normal kidney function, weren't in kidney failure, and don't have cirrhosis... Again very unlikely.

Question 2

i was diagnosed with a kidney infection and it has been three days and it is still not getting any better and i was wondering if there was anything i?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: If no improvement should contact you doc to see if therapy change needed

Question 3

what is a duplex kidney? should i still go on holiday if i still have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

2 ureters: A duplex kidney means the tube draining your kidney into your bladder splits into 2 tubes. Sometimes, it's no big deal and sometimes one of the tubes can be blocked or reflux bladder urine back up to the kidney. This can cause repeat infections. If you don't have a fever or severe pain, you can go on holiday with antibiotics.

Question 4

kidney infection is gone. why am i still experiencing back pain?

Accepted Answer

Need to investigate: You should go see your doctor to investigate the cause. There can be something else going on in your kidney or in the spine. Often the kidney infections are caused by an underlying cause like stone or tumor. Or the cause of the back pain may be something outside the kidney area..

Question 5

help! could still go swimming if you have kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: Yes you can no contraindications.

Question 6

went to er tues, kidney infection, some pain in back still, do i make follow up appt? taking meds as told.

Accepted Answer

Normal: If you were diagnosed with pyelonephritis, the pain may last for several more days before completely resolving.  Normally, you would likely be on antibiotics for at least two weeks, so it would be expected that you might have some pain for about 5-7 days, although it should be improving.

Question 7

can you exercise with a kidney infection? im in a lot of pain still but am i allowed to do vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

I would take it easy: Remember your body needs time to convalesce and heal.  While remaining active is still important for good health, during an acute illness I would encouraged you to tone down activity, as there are multiple studies to suggest that vigorous exercise suppresses your immune system. So why take any undue risks.  If you still really want to exercise vigorously run it by the doctor treating you.

Question 8

docs can you explain what is a duplex kidney & should i still go on holiday if i still have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant: Duplex kidney means your kidney drains via 2 ureters (tubes connecting kidney to bladder) but a single kidney, usually a little larger than a non-duplex kidney. Presence of kidney infection suggests possible urinary reflux from bladder to kidney. Worth checking with VCUG (bladder x-ray). No doubt on antibiotics (a) for infection & continue to take. Go & consider prophylactic as whilst on vacation.

Question 9

if i  had a fever but broke it with a kidney infection could i still be treated the same  as a sever kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection: An ultrasound and urinalysis with microscopy can determine severity and chronicity of the problem.

Question 10

i have been on levaquin (levofloxacin) for 11 days for a kidney infection. is it normal to still have some achy discomfort on my side and front & back of my kidney?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: In some cases, people can have persistent aches while the kidney infection is being treated. The pain should go away soon, but if it does not improve, seek care immediately. Also, call or see your doctor you are having any fevers or vomiting.   Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an appropriate medication for a kidney infection and usually works very well, but make sure the urine culture showed Levaquin (levofloxacin) to be effective.

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I had a an mri with gadolinium, my creatinine and bum normal, but i might have had a kidney infection during the mri. could i still develop nsf?

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I was diagnosed with a kidney infection and it has been three days and it is still not getting any better and i was wondering if there was anything i?

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What is a duplex kidney? should i still go on holiday if i still have a kidney infection?

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Kidney infection is gone. why am i still experiencing back pain?

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Help! could still go swimming if you have kidney infection?

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Went to er tues, kidney infection, some pain in back still, do i make follow up appt? taking meds as told.

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Can you exercise with a kidney infection? im in a lot of pain still but am i allowed to do vigorous exercise?

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Docs can you explain what is a duplex kidney & should i still go on holiday if i still have a kidney infection?

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If i had a fever but broke it with a kidney infection could i still be treated the same as a sever kidney infection?

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I have been on levaquin (levofloxacin) for 11 days for a kidney infection. is it normal to still have some achy discomfort on my side and front & back of my kidney?

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