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I have had what i believe is a kidney infection for almost a week now. it started with severe lower back pain and pain urinating as well as bloody uri?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Bladder infection: It sounds like cystitis or a bladder infection. Generally kidney infections are associated with a high fever, vomiting and flank or mid back pain. It can progress from cystitis. You need a urine assessed and cultured. Along with likely antibiotics. All the best.

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Answered 9/3/2018

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A member asked:

I have had what i believe is a kidney infection for almost a week now. it started with severe lower back pain and pain urinating as well as bloody uri?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Kuitems and 9 doctors agreed

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