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I'm a young female and for the past two years iv gotten a kidney infection at least once every two months. so six times a year &they r bad. why?
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Good question: Recurrent kidney infections require a work up to discover the source. It could be many things, most of which are treatable/curable. See you doctor to get started.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Probably not uti: Likely have interstitial cystitis . See a urogyn or urologist for evaluation.
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