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Uti, shaky, chills, sharp pain in lower back and stomach, nausea, loss of appetite, fever. is this a kidney infection and is it serious?

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Dr. Jayshree Chander answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Quite likely: It is quite likely your UTI has now developed into a kidney infection. Please visit a medical facility where you can be evaluated today. Kidney infections are serious and generally require more intensive treatment.

Answered 3/13/2020

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