What are the symptoms of a kidney infection?
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Symptoms of Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)\n\nFlank pain or back pain\nSevere abdominal pain (occurs occasionally)\nFever\nHigher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit\nPersists for more than 2 days\nChills with shaking\nWarm skin\nFlushed or reddened skin\nMoist skin (diaphoresis)\nVomiting, nausea\nFatigue\nGeneral ill feeling\nUrination, painful\nIncreased urinary frequency or urgency\nNeed to urinate at night (nocturia)\nCloudy or abnormal urine color\nBlood in the urine\nFoul or strong urine odor\nMental changes or confusion *\n* Sometimes in the elderly, mental changes or confusion are the only signs of a urinary tract infection.
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The doctor silly....GO!! You could have a UTI or Kidney infection which both are serious! Make an appt or go to the ER
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You'll need a thorough evaluation by a specialist in urinary tract diseases.  They're called "urologists" or "nephrologists". \n\n You also need to realize that arguing with the ER physician is totally counterproductive.  Niether you, nor I with my medical background, are capable of determining whether or not either of us has kidney stones based upon how we feel.  We both would need a battery of tests, including blood work and x-rays, to determine whether or not kidney stones are indeed present.\n\nSince you have history of kidney infections, it is entirely possible there is a locus of infection somewhere in your urinary system.  The specialist I mentioned is the person to determine whether this is the case.  There's a situation known as "polycystic kidneys" wherein there are cysts - a few or a lot - on the kidneys.  These can be reservoirs for infection.  That's by no means a diagnosis, just one of several possible causes for your bleeding and pain.  And if you're thinking it's possible to have a kidney infection without pain - you're right.\n\nSometimes you have to get pushy in order to get a proper evaluation and follow-up care.  The ER is a busy place and it can often get plenty crazy, and yes, people can be overlooked and sometimes, though no hospital would ever freely admit it, test results can be misinterpreted in the wild rush to treat everybody.  SO:  go to your own doctor and ask for a referral to one of those kidney specialists.\nIf payment is a problem, also visit your office of social services, who can help you deal with the unpleasant aspects of health care affordability.\n\nYou have my sympathy.  It's a real bi*ch when you hurt - and kidney problems can hurt like the blazes - and seemingly can't get the care and attention you need.
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Yes it can and a kidney infection as well.  They hurt like hell too!
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You probably have a kidney infection.  You should see a doctor.  Also try drinking more water and cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail, but real 100% cranberry juice) to flush out your system.
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Probably not likely... I would suspect if anything the reverse would be true.  That is, bacteria from the kidney infection would get down into your bladder and irritate it, causing it to act "overactive".  Overactive bladder's main symptom is causing you to urinate more, which if anything would be likely to help you flush infecting organisms out of your body more frequently, especially if you're doing what you should be doing and drinking a lot of water.\n\n   Another condition you might want to be checked for, though, is "urinary reflux" -- where some of the urine flows back from your bladder up into your kidneys instead of coming out the way it's supposed to when you try to urinate.  That would cause frequent urination AND make you more susceptible to bladder and kidney infections, since it gets bacteria flowing in the wrong direction through your urinary tract.  I'd suggest seeing a urologist and having them check you out for that.  Good luck!
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might be a kidney stone.
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it could be a few things and symptoms of burning is not aids.Urinary tract infection symptoms tend to be cumulative as the infection becomes more severe. The further into the urinary tract the infection progresses, the greater the number of symptoms. Bladder infection symptoms are often experienced when there is a kidney infection, for example. A doctor’s diagnosis is required to determine the type of urinary tract infection as symptoms may overlap and can indicate more than one type of infection. \n\nUrethritis Symptoms \nSymptoms of a urethral infection generally include inflammation and pain at the urethral opening. Urinating is often painful due to this inflammation. \n\nBladder Infection Symptoms \nWhile pain at the beginning of the urethra indicates urethritis, pain that seems to originate further into the urethra is one of the many bladder infection symptoms. Other symptoms include frequent urination, often accompanied by an urgent need to urinate, and urine may be cloudy or bloody. Fever is sometimes present. \n\nSymptoms of Bladder Infections in Women \nWhile symptoms of bladder infections in women include those given above, women may also experience pressure just above the pubic bone during a bladder infection. Often sexual intercourse is uncomfortable. \n\nSymptoms of Kidney Infections \nSymptoms that suggest bladder infections may also indicate kidney problems. Additional symptoms of kidney infections include high fever or chills. Back pain localized around the infected kidney is quite common and ranges from mild discomfort to sharp, stabbing pains. Nausea and vomiting are also possible indicators of kidney infection. \n\nUrinary Tract Infection Symptoms in Children \nYoung children have different urinary tract infection symptoms. The symptoms are more subtle, making the infection harder to diagnose. Irritability, a change in eating or urinating habits and incontinence may indicate a urinary tract infection in children. A fever that has no obvious cause may also be a sign of urinary tract infection. Such symptoms are easily mistaken for the flu or other health problems.Symptoms of a URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)\n- The symptoms of uncomplicated UTI's are pain or burning on urination, urge to urinate, increased urination frequency, nocturia, and suprapubic heaviness.\n- Systemic symptoms are typically absent unless left untreated
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Painful urination, dark or pink urine (blood in it), cloudy urine (white blood cells fighting the infection), the need to urinate frequently.  Go see a doctor for some antibiotics.\n\nYou don't need to have all of the symptoms to have a UTI.  For now, you can drink plenty of cranberry juice to help acidify your urine, which slows the bacteria down but doesn't cure it.  The doctor will probably give you Amoxicillin, Augmentin, or Ciprofloxacin.
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If you have a kidney infection you should really go see a doctor and get an antibacterial shot. But in the mean time be drinking lot's of Cranberry Juice. Sinus infections are best treated by draining the sinuses. Giving antibiotics for a sinus infection will only make the bacteria more resistant. I like using nasal sprays with salene. Alot of people think they have a sinus infection just because they are stopped up. A sinus infection has one tell-tale sign- your teeth hurt like you just got your braces tightened. Being stopped up is usually a result of a cold or allergies, in which case antibiotics will not help you. While you're getting your kidney shot, have them drain your sinuses. But try the nasal spray first. It will dry them out and kill the infection.
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sounds like kidneys... drink a bunch of water and see if it helps... if not, go see your doctor right away
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Could be the start of a kidney infection or you could've pulled a muscle.
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Sympstoms\n1.Changes in Urination\nKidneys make urine, so when the kidneys are failing, the urine may change. You may have to get up at night to urinate. Urine may be foamy or bubbly. You may urinate more often, or in greater amounts than usual, with pale urine. \nYou may urinate less often, or in smaller amounts than usual with dark colored urine. Your urine may contain blood. You may feel pressure or have difficulty urinating. \n\n2: Swelling\nFailing kidneys don't remove extra fluid, which builds up in your body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.\n\n3: Fatigue\nHealthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'-ro-po'-uh-tin) that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less erythropoietin. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, your muscles and brain become tired very quickly. This condition is called anemia, and it can be treated.\n\n\nPrevention:\nKeep your blood pressure below 130/80. Learn to check your blood pressure at home. \nIf you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Your doctor will want you to check your blood sugar several times each day. \nMaintain a healthy weight. This can help you prevent other diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. \nMaintain healthy levels of fats (lipids), such as cholesterol and triglycerides. \nDo not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking can lead to atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow to the kidneys and increases blood pressure.
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Nope, but the pain and spasms from this condition can sure feel like a urinary tract infection.
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You should make an appointment but then go sooner if you develop worsening pain, fever, or develop new symptoms. this still could be a bladder infection but with the lowback pain i would also consider pyelonephritis (kidney infection). there are a variety of other things that could be causing these symptoms but those would be the most common and likely.
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Chronic renal failure (CRF N18.?) develops slowly and gives few symptoms initially. It can be the complication of a large number of kidney diseases, such as IgA nephritis, glomerulonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis and urinary retention. End-stage renal failure (ESRF) is the ultimate consequence, in which case dialysis is generally required while a donor for renal transplant is found. \nAcute renal failure (ARF N17.?) is, as the name implies, a rapidly progressive loss of renal function, generally characterised by oliguria (decreased urine production, quantified as less than 400 to 500 mL/day in adults, less than 0.5 mL/kg/h in children or less than 1 mL/kg/h in infants), body water and body fluids disturbances and electrolyte derangement. An underlying cause must be identified to arrest the progress, and dialysis may be necessary to bridge the time gap required for treating these underlying causes. \n\nif u still feel lower back pains and difficulty urinating, better go to your doctor for medications
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sounds like a urinary tract infection, see a doctor