Question 1

can kidney infection cause a cough?

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Unrelated: These two symptoms are not related.

Question 2

flank pain on right side right under ribs for a week so far. more frequent urination. hurts to cough or even lay on that side. is it kidney infection?

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Could be: A urine test will help. Seeing a doctor  will allow them to get more detailed history and a physical exam which will help differentiate between other things as U may have a kidney stone instead.  Hydrate well in the meantime

Question 3

i keep getting kidney infections why?

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Kidney infections: Many causes from biochemistry that predisposes to this, to anatomical issues in the renal system. You must have a full evaluation. Repeated kidney infections may eventually lead to renal compromise.

Question 4

how to tell if i have a kidney infection?

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Burning on urination: Burning on urination is a symptom of a urinary tract infection.  You need to have a urinalysis done to see if you have a kidney infection and a urine culture will determine the exact organism.

Question 5

how can intell if i have kidney infection?

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SYMPTOMS/urine test: The symptoms of kidney infection are
1frequency and urgency of urination2burning and pain during micturition 3blood in urine 4pain or discomfort in middle of lower abdomen where bladder is located 5 if infection is higher up in the kidney you may get flank pain6 fever in some cases
some time there may be UTI without any symptoms, called asymptomatic uti.And diagnosed by urine test only.

Question 6

what to do if i might have a kidney infection?

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Confirm Dx...: "pain over kidneys' and a few white or red blood cells in urine alone will not say or assume someone gets kidney infection. Instead, good history, proper physicals, properly collected urinalysis with or without imaging studies for urinary tract under knowlwdgeable experienced doctor can reasonably confirm if someone gets kidney infection.

So, see doctor timely.

Question 7

what to do if i think i might have a kidney infection?

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Do U have a UTI?: Kidney infections are infections of upper urinary tract, thus you may well have symptoms of urinary frequency, burning pain on urination &/or foul smelling urine & urinalysis should be positive for bacteria. Kis typically associated with back/flank pain & you would be tender to tapping lower rib cage on the back. Advise you to see your dr.

Question 8

why do i get so many kidney infections pyelo?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Urine tract: Get checked out for kidney stones , structural or functional abnormalities of your urinary tract.  Get a renal ultrasound for starters.  You may need a ct scan, voiding cystourethrogram or urology evaluation.

Question 9

how do i know if my toddler has a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection: If a toddler has a kidney infection he wills usually run a fever, but the best way to see if he has a kidney infection, is by having his urine checked

Question 10

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a possible kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Common symptoms of lower urinary tract infection are pain when urinating, frequent urination, cloudy urine, foul smelling urine, bladder discomfort.  Symptoms of a kidney infection often includes severe back/side pain, fevers, nausea.

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I keep getting kidney infections why?

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How to tell if i have a kidney infection?

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How can intell if i have kidney infection?

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What to do if i might have a kidney infection?

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What to do if i think i might have a kidney infection?

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