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Azo strips test positive for uti but the only pain is on the left, not right. pain comes in waves from posterior (kidney?) to low anterior

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Dr. Audrey Lance answered

Kidney infection: It sounds like you may actually have a kidney infection rather than a simple bladder infection. With a kidney infection, the pain can be more localized to one side especially on your back. You should see a doctor right away, as you will need antibiotics to treat this.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Azo strips test positive for uti but the only pain is on the left, not right. pain comes in waves from posterior (kidney?) to low anterior

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Audrey Lance answered

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