A 43-year-old member asked:
can you tell me how long does it take a small kidney infection to go away?
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Dr. Ronald Shaw answered
Specializes in Emergency Medicine
One to two weeks: Your symptoms may resolve in a few days but you should continue to take all of your antibiotics and the infection may take one to two weeks to get completely better.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How much time does it take a small kidney infection to go away?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Ronald Shaw answered
Specializes in Emergency Medicine
One to two weeks: You may feel better in a few days but should continue your antibiotics until finished. The infection may take one to two weeks to get better.
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