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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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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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.

Dr Kandarpa and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/26/2013

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Dr. Scott Beard answered

Probably not uti: Likely have interstitial cystitis . See a urogyn or urologist for evaluation.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Kandarpa and another doctor agreed

Dr. Scott Beard answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

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