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Ive been taking my antibiotics, but i still seem to have rib back pain. i don't know if it's a kidney infection or if it's still my uti ?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Infection: These two conditions are similar in the way they occur so I would continue my antibiotics till finished and if the pain still persists see your doctor

Answered 6/27/2016

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A member asked:

Ive been taking my antibiotics, but i still seem to have rib back pain. i don't know if it's a kidney infection or if it's still my uti ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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