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lina90493
lina90493

Can a urologist find out if you have a kidney infection? ive been having utis off and on for 4 months. And im having terrible back pain and i went to the ER and they want me to see a urologist. please help

thank you

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  • Guest
    Guest lina90493

    Posted

    Definitely.  The urinary tract is what they deal with.
  • terri69807
    terri69807 lina90493

    Posted

    Yes.  Go and see the urologist.  
    • lina90493
      lina90493 terri69807

      Posted

      Okay i did today he wants to do a CT with the dye and he wants to find out why i still have infection thats not going away
    • Guest
      Guest lina90493

      Posted

      Sounds as if the doctor thinks you have a kidney and/or bladder stone(s).  If you do, that could create an ongoing infection.

       

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