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A 23-year-old female asked:
Im having flank pain on my right back side. hurts when i push on the area. im also having cloudy urine. ive felt ill today, loss of appetite and extremely tired/sleepy. could this be a kidney infection? i recently had a ct contrast dye scan?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Contrast CT can stress the kidney. See your doctor
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Answered Jun 22, 2021

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Your description is consistent with kidney infection and it would be prudent to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Wish you good health!
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Answered Jun 22, 2021
Last updated Jun 24, 2021
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