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A member asked:
Diagnosed with a uti today for burning & back pain. i want a 2nd opinion so i'm going to doc tomorrow. can i wait that long before i take antibiotics?
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No: Waiting only 24 hours could cause serious complications, including turning a simple bladder infection into a more serious kidney infection. If your urine testing indicates a urinary tract infection, you should be treated as soon as possible. Also, if a woman has had a urinary tract infection before and thinks she may have another one, she is correct most of the time ! don't wait to get treated.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No: If you have a kidney infection that is untreated you can be very sick.
Answered 1/22/2013
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