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How Can Kidney Infection In An Elderly Be Treated?

Hello. My 84 year old father had knee replacement surgery around 10 days ago. According to my mother, he has been hot and then cold and hot and then cold. When he was in rehab they found a slight kidney infection. Is this something to worry about?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Firstly, the presence of infection in the kidney need to be ascertained by means of urine routine examination, urine culture and sensitivity test along with ultrasound scan of the abdomen.
If the reports indicate that there is infection, it can be treated by means of appropriate course of antibiotics.
Kindly consult Urologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management in this regard.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ashakiran S's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Presence of infection in kidneys needs to be confirmed by undergoing following investigations:
1. Urine routine examination with microscopy.
2. Urine culture and sensitivity test.
3. Ultrasound scan of the abdomen.
If these investigations suggest that there is infection, then it can be treated by institution of appropriate antibiotics.
Kindly consult Urologist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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How Can Kidney Infection In An Elderly Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Firstly, the presence of infection in the kidney need to be ascertained by means of urine routine examination, urine culture and sensitivity test along with ultrasound scan of the abdomen. If the reports indicate that there is infection, it can be treated by means of appropriate course of antibiotics. Kindly consult Urologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management in this regard. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.