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Kidney Infection, Stabbing Chest Pain. CT Scan, Urine Test Shows Infection Getting Better. Treatment?

I am a 25 year old female, just diagnosed with a kidney infection on Monday. I am still in a lot of pain, and as of today I keep getting a stabbing pain in my chest. Do I need to go back to the hospital? I was just there yesterday from the pain, and they did a CT scan , urine sample, and some blood work and said that my infection is getting better. If my infection is getting better, why do I have chest pain and why does my kidney still hurt so much? Do I need to go to the ER?
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You seem to be suffering from acute pyelonephritis(infection of kidney) which is common in young sexually active females. It needs atleast 3 weeks of antibiotics for complete recovery. I hope by doing CT scan they have ruled out kidney stones. During recovery also you will feel some pain. But consult your doctor if you are having persistent fever. Urologist is the best person to treat you.
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Kidney Infection, Stabbing Chest Pain. CT Scan, Urine Test Shows Infection Getting Better. Treatment?

Hi, You seem to be suffering from acute pyelonephritis(infection of kidney) which is common in young sexually active females. It needs atleast 3 weeks of antibiotics for complete recovery. I hope by doing CT scan they have ruled out kidney stones. During recovery also you will feel some pain. But consult your doctor if you are having persistent fever. Urologist is the best person to treat you.