A 38-year-old member asked:
how do i know if i have a water infection with tender kidneys?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jack Rubin answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 48 years experience
Water infection: If you mean a bladder infection, you have to have your urine cultured to see if there are bacteria there and get it treated with an appropriate antibiotic. If you have a fever and flank tenderness, you may have a pyelonephritis (P). A P is a more serious infection that will require hospitalization. See a physician to diagnose and treat your problem effectively. Good luck.
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