Question 1

on levofloxacin oral following a nasty kidney infection, is it normal for my spleen to seemingly be in overdrive and my stool to be reddish in color?

Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly: If your spleen is enlarged this is common with pyelonephritis, and in one series was present in 50% of patients.  If your stool is red it should be tested for blood and if positive you need a full detailed evaluation.

Question 2

i'm taking levaquin (levofloxacin) for kidney infection, but i can't sleep, what can i take? and i have loose yellow stool also , is there something i can do for this?

Accepted Answer

I would consider: Getting on probiotics for the stool.  Insomnia is a wide subject.  Is it recent? Are you having crying spells or excessive persistent sadness and guilt.  Are your stress levels high and do you worry a lot?  If you have a mood or stress issue, treating insomnia needs to occur in the context of treating the other issues.  If new, not stressed, try tylenol (acetaminophen) pm, unisom or another otc preperation. Gdluc.

Question 3

is it unusual to have lower back pain and loose stools 2 months after a kidney infection?

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See specialist: These may be unrelated, ormight be related. I would recommend 1) seeig your kidney doctor or whomever took care of the iunfection to make sure it is gone, 2) seeing your primary care doctor regarding loose stools or treat symptomatically; then 3) see pain management md about lbp.

Question 4

wife got uti that developed into kidney infection. on ciprofloxacin now for 6 days however now she is seeing in her stool a white mucas/pus and anus is itching. is this part of kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

No.: The presence of white mucus/pus in stool
and anal itching are possible side effects of taking the antibiotice ciprofloxacin.

Question 5

green stool 4 a wk. pain in lower of abdomen & bad gas. no change in diet & do not go 2 bathroom everyday. what could this be? on cipro (ciprofloxacin) for kidney infection and inflammation from stones.

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) the cause: Taking Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has caused the symptoms you described.

Question 6

how can i cure a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Suitable antibiotics: U need 2c doctor who will send urine culture to identify bacteria causing infection ; which antibiotic will be effective to kill the bacteria. In mean time start u on a broad spectrum antibiotic like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or Bactrim for 2 weeks whilst awaiting urine culture result ; chnage antibiotic if necessary. Macrodantin shouldn't be used (poor tissue penetration). Drink lots of water ; get lots of rest.

Question 7

how can i treat a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: A patient with a  kidney infections (pyelonephritis) should be treated with an appropriate antibiotic and be kept well hydrated after being seen by a physician.  Depending on the situation this can be done in the hospital or at home however,  if a patient is not improving on a given regimen then the treatment must be re-evaluated promptly.

Question 8

how do i know if i have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection : Is called pyelonephritis and is different from a bladder infection. A baldder infection or UTI is diagnosed with urine culture whereas to diagnose pyelonephritis a clinician uses physical exam to asses tenderness in back, imaging of kdineys with ultrasound or ct scan and urine culture results etc. No one single test is accurate in determining a kidney infection and this is a clinical diagnosis.

Question 9

how would i be able to tell if i have a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Need to test urine: Best to have your doctor do a urine analysis and urine culture.

Question 10

why do i always have kidney infections? what is it that makes me prone to them?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent UTI: Recurrent urinary tract infections, particularly infections in the kidney, are problematic.  You should probably see a local urologist to have a work-up to define the cause, as there is no simple answer to "why"! the doctor may be able to define a source and treat you, and hopefully help you avoid such episodes in the future.

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On levofloxacin oral following a nasty kidney infection, is it normal for my spleen to seemingly be in overdrive and my stool to be reddish in color?

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I'm taking levaquin (levofloxacin) for kidney infection, but i can't sleep, what can i take? and i have loose yellow stool also , is there something i can do for this?

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Is it unusual to have lower back pain and loose stools 2 months after a kidney infection?

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Wife got uti that developed into kidney infection. on ciprofloxacin now for 6 days however now she is seeing in her stool a white mucas/pus and anus is itching. is this part of kidney infection?

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Green stool 4 a wk. pain in lower of abdomen & bad gas. no change in diet & do not go 2 bathroom everyday. what could this be? on cipro (ciprofloxacin) for kidney infection and inflammation from stones.

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How can i cure a kidney infection?

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How can i treat a kidney infection?

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How do i know if i have a kidney infection?

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How would i be able to tell if i have a kidney infection?

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Why do i always have kidney infections? what is it that makes me prone to them?

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