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Hi. i am not well and havent been for the past few days. i have pain in my kidneys and bladder area. i took citric soda for a few days to try and assist with a bladder infection. this did help. however i now feel terrible. could anyone assist?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Kidney /bladder pain: Pain with urination? Fever? You may have a bladder infection and need antibiotics or it may have advanced to the kidneys. Would follow up today with a doctor as you may need antibiotics.

Answered 4/29/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. i am not well and havent been for the past few days. i have pain in my kidneys and bladder area. i took citric soda for a few days to try and assist with a bladder infection. this did help. however i now feel terrible. could anyone assist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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