Pyelonephritis?: Urinary tract infections that reach the kidney(s) is called pyelonephritis. While she could have other causes for "kidney pain" (such as a kidney stone, diverticulitis, ....), i would be concerned about her having a kidney infection. Regardless, she should probsbly be further evaluated (repeat ua, renal us, possible ct ivp, VCUG ( to r/o reflux, ...).
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