A member asked:

Friday went to an urgent care w/ right side and flank pain. diagnosised w/ pyelonephritis. ct scan done and no stones present, got cipro-still in pain?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Few days feel better: Signs and symptoms of a kidney infection begin to clear up within a few days of treatment. Continue antibiotics for a week or longer.If pain and symptoms persist may be complication such as abscess. Severe pyelonephritis can require IV antibiotics and hospitalization.

Answered 8/31/2015

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