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Having bilateral kidney pain. started drinking cranberry juice in case of infection. how long should i wait before seeing a doc?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

See a doc right away: If it is really an infection, cranberry juice would not help. Medical studies have clearly established that is inferior to antibiotics. Get tested and treated appropriately.

Answered 5/2/2013

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