I had a urinary tract infection in late
Aug early Sept 2006. I was not
professionally diagnosed or treated. My
left kidney and bladder hurt when I peed.
I drank only water and cranberry juice for
a couple of weeks and it seemed to go
away. Since then, I have had a pretty
steady ache in that kidney. It's not
intense and it isn't constant, but I
wonder if there is some damage to that
kidney or something serious that needs
checked out. My insurance sucks so that's
why I haven't had it checked out. It
seems to be worse when I drink a lot of
coffee, tea, or sodas. It's starting to
worry me now.
An ultrasound scan and urinary/blood
analyses can indicate if a possible
urinary infection damaged your kidneys, or
not. You might be experiencing kidney
stones combined with a urinary tract
infection. You can visit your primary
health provider for further diagnostics.
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An ultrasound scan and urinary/blood
analyses can indicate if a possible
urinary infection damaged your kidneys, or
not. You might be experiencing kidney
stones combined with a urinary tract
infection. You can visit your primary
health provider for further diagnostics.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Kidney Conditions Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
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