Question 1

my mom's appendix ruptured and her body became infected. since then she had congestive heart failure, chronic kidney failure, can it all
be connected?

Accepted Answer

Yes, although rare.: A ruptured appendix can cause bacteria to invade the blood, called septicemia. The bacterial toxins in the blood can lead to inflammation that temporarily damages blood vessels. This can lead to shock and a drop in blood pressure, which may cause damage to the heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, and liver.  These effects are usually not permanent unless one has pre-existing chronic medical problems.

Question 2

is it ever that a kidney infection cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

what oral medicines can cause kidney failure (renal failure)?

Accepted Answer

Plenty: Some of the common ones are some over the counter pain killers, antibiotics like aminoglycosides, amphotericin b, chemotherapy drugs. Here is an article as well:

http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/06/how-do-some-over-counter-pain.Html.

Question 4

if i've had catscans and blood work saying i had a kidney infection, could they have noticed kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

EGFR: If your serum creatinine was tested, lab is likely to have reported an estimated glomerular filtration rate. It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.

Question 5

how common are kidney infections and kidney failure following a severe covid -19 infection that requires hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

: Significant kidney infection and renal failure are not typical of COVID infection. If you are concerned about renal damage, consult your internist or nephrologist

Question 6

what can be done for staph infection part 2: kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Still antibiotics...: If active infection forming abscesses etc..These should be surgically drained,  and oral antibiotic use just as with those without renal failure. The dosage/frequency of the medication/antibiotic may need to be adjusted based on the degree of kidney disease. Staph is a pretty nasty bug and so make sure u follow your doc as advised/regularly for monitoring. Best of luck to you.

Question 7

could you pick up acute kidney failure by having a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If you already have problems with your kidneys that have caused them to not work normally, then an infection can make things worse.  If your kidneys are functioning normally, it would be very unlikely to have acute renal failure with a kidney infection.  Parenthetically, infected kidneys will lose some of their function, but treatment of the infection should restore things to normal.

Question 8

are kidney problems hereditary? my dad had kidney failure due to a urine infection..and his other kidney was not functioning since childhood.

Accepted Answer

Can Be: There are kidney conditions that have a genetic predisposition. Ask your doctor for specifics with a specific diagnosis that the relatives suffer from.

Question 9

can a vaginal yeast infection lead to kidney failure or other major problems?

Accepted Answer

Hmm not really: Did you have a yeaast infection in your urine?

Did it get systemic?  Then maybe... But you need to see an infectious disease specialist and a nephrologist if you think this happened.

Question 10

my ob spec found blood in urine(no infection) & neuro found high anion (19) could this be kidney failure? both kidneys have been hurting terribly!

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Hematuria (blood in the urine) must be worked up. Many things can do this including infections and kidneys stones, but you must have this worked up, probably need a nephrologist (kidney doctor) see you soon.

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How common are kidney infections and kidney failure following a severe covid -19 infection that requires hospitalization?

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Could you pick up acute kidney failure by having a kidney infection?

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Are kidney problems hereditary? my dad had kidney failure due to a urine infection..and his other kidney was not functioning since childhood.

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