Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My left kidney is mildly dilated because i have uti i have also pain in left kidney what is treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Here are some ...: If the mild left kidney dilation is truly related with UTI, it denotes you've acute or subacute kidney infection (pyelonephritis). If so, you need antibiotic Rx for at least 2 weeks under a close follow-up. But remember "pain in kidney" as commonly mentioned by many laypersons is oftentimes not kidney-related but muscles-/ joints-/ or nerves-related; this confusion is common, can be sorted out...
Answered 9/29/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had utis for 10 months. Told I have hydronephrosis in left kidney and swelling in right. Is it safe to wait 4 weeks for urologist appointment?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
28f no UTI yet lower left side of back hurts down my leg as well but I feel it may be my kidney. Went septic 4yrs ago from this.Other things possible?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
AZO strips test positive for uti but the only pain is on the left, not right. Pain comes in waves from posterior (kidney?) to low anterior
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
In the past mth, unsuccessful Upper uti treatments of cipro, keflex, cip. Urine was still mildly +ve so Ive started co-amoxiclav-on day 3 but still have flank pain & nausea. US 3 days ago shows loss of cmd but kidney size normal. Wht can I do next?
I've been suffering with a uti for some time now about a month without treatment. How long does it take for a bladder/kidney infection to occur?
Recurrent UTIs.Recent ultrasound showed a thin walled cystic collection 7.67 x 6.0 x 5.8 cm in mid pole medulla of right kidney.What is best treatment?
5 yo girl, no history of UTI or kidney probs: in hosp for hi fever, dehydratn, urinalysis=+ for bact, urine culture=-! renal echo=dilated kidn. Opinions?
I have tingling in my urethra following treatment for a UTI with cipro (ciprofloxacin). Also my lower back is a little achy. Should I be concerned?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
