I've been on meds for about 5 days now for a UTI and was starting to feel better but last night I started getting awful flank pain that kept me awake and when I don't have the sharp pains I have a dull ache and nausea. The sharp pains only last a few seconds at a time but are awful. I'm wondering if my meds aren't working and this is becoming a kidney infection? I don't have a fever but I feel sick and I've been peeing so much its driving me nuts. Does this sound like a kidney infection? I think I need to see my doc again on monday.
2007-10-13 09:34:21 · 7 answers · asked by Panda 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yep. If you get to feeling any worse, though, go to the ER.
It sounds to me (not an expert) like you've got a kidney stone moving through your urethra. The pain is tremendous. If you have no fever, my bet is that the antibiotics are working.
A few suggestions:
Drink cranberry juice. My dr. says it's a natural antibiotic, esp for bladder/kidney probs.
Lemonade, anything highly acidic. NO SODA.
Take ibuprofen 800 mgs. every 6 hours for the pain.
Nausea can be cleared up with dramamine or marezine.
I hope you feel better soon!
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-10-13 09:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 13:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kristine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causes and Risk Factors of Kidney Infection
Strep infection is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis. Pyelonephritis can be caused by any of the organisms that cause lower urinary tract infection (E. coli, klebsiella, etc.)
Symptoms of Kidney Infection
Symptoms and signs of acute glomerulonephritis are often vague and ill-defined. On the other hand, symptoms associated with pyelonephritis are often acute with fever, chills, back ache, and nausea.
Diagnosis of Kidney Infection
Glomerulonephritis is diagnosed through tests of kidney function and determinig if protein is being passed in the urine.
Pyelonephritis is diagnosed by means of assessment of the clinical history (fever, chills, back pain) and clinical exam (tenderness over the involved kidney). Definitive evidence is obtained by means of culturing the offending organism from the urine.
Treatment of Kidney Infection
For glomerulonephritis, treatment consists of rest and antibiotics for any bacterial infection. The treatment may continue for one to two weeks after tests of blood, blood pressure, and the urine indicates that the kidneys are back to normal. Sodium and protein may be restricted.
For pyelonephritis, the most important measures are to eliminate the bacteria with antibiotics given orally or intravenously and to correct any obstruction. When obstruction cannot be eliminated and recurrent infections persist, then long-term antibiotic therapy may be required.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Kidney Infection
What tests need to be done to diagnose and to determine the cause?
What type of infection is it?
What is the cause of the kidney problem?
How serious is it?
What is the prognosis?
What treatment do you recommend?
Will any medications be prescribed?
What are the side effects?
2007-10-13 09:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by pastor_anthony.llmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 08:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't just sit around and do nothing like my doctors suggested.
They didn't want me to do anything or to take herbs or herbal remedies, but I had to try something - they just wanted me to do dialysis!
This program allowed me to take control of my health. I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney disease.
It was easy to do and my BUN, creatinine and anemia are all in better ranges.
Reversing Your Kidney Disease?
2016-05-15 04:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be, but don't wait until Monday, you can call him or whoever is on call. Don't mess around with kidney infections.
2007-10-13 09:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by sorry sista 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of Cranberry juice and call your doctor ASAP! =) I hope you feel better soon!
2007-10-13 09:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ AznStylez707 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋