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Ammonia smell to it no matter how much water i drink. how do you cure a kidney infection?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

See a doctor: Have it diagnosed; get a prescription for an antibiotic if the doctor deems it necessary; drink adequate water.

Answered 1/22/2016

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