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If my uti symptoms have gone away without medical attention will i be ok? will my kidneys be okay? and is it common for utis to resolve by themselves?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: In general, utis are self limited if uncomplicated; treatment just clears the symptoms at a faster rate.

Answered 7/13/2016

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