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Can you have a kidney infection without a bladder infection? as ultrasound is suggesting infection in both kidneys and i seem to be having flank pain and nausea?

Q: can you have a kidney infection without a bladder infection? as ultrasound is suggesting infection in both kidneys and i seem to be having flank pain and nausea?

: Ultrasound is not the right way to diagnose urinary infection. Yes you can have a Kidney infection without a bladder infection. It is best you see a Urologist.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Ultrasound is not the right way to diagnose urinary infection. Yes you can have a Kidney infection without a bladder infection. It is best you see a Urologist.

Answered 1/17/2022

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A member asked:

Can you have a kidney infection without a bladder infection? as ultrasound is suggesting infection in both kidneys and i seem to be having flank pain and nausea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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