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If you have what you think is a uti and you start getting severe lower back and abdomen pain should you go to the doctor immediately?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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UTI Pain unbearable: Yes, of course. Utis can be very miserable experiences. Once you have the symptoms you describe above it is past time to get to the doctor.

Dr Ahlstrom agreed

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

If you have what you think is a uti and you start getting severe lower back and abdomen pain should you go to the doctor immediately?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Ahlstrom agreed

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