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I had a severe kidney infection 2 weeks ago finished all my meds and now symptoms are back and so is the pain. could i have another kidney infection?
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Kidney infection: Kidney infections are more serious than bladder infections bladder infections usually clear in one week kidney infections can take 3 to 4 weeks. See urologist for continued treatment
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes it could be: You need to notify your doctor who treated your last infection. he may have to run another urine test. Repeat infections require Urine culture. Sometimes there is an obstructive problem in the urinary tract which requires more tests like CT scan of the abdomen and Pelvis to find the cause..
Answered 3/22/2020
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