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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?

Q: 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?

: Contrast CT can stress the kidney. See your doctor

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Contrast CT can stress the kidney. See your doctor

Answered 6/22/2021

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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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A member 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?

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