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A member asked:

What to do if i have a uti but my kidneys are hurting really bad.does that go along with a uti?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: But if the kidneys truly hurt with flank pain this is not a simple UTI but rather a pynonephritis- x rays and a urologist consult are needed.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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