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What Does Severe Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

I have a uti since February. Have tried countless antibiotics. A few day after being off the drugs, it starts all over again. Now I have severe pain in my back, about waist high maybe slightly lower. Do you think I might have a krdney infection? Very fatigued, nauseous, chills but no fever What do you think I should do
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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The fact that you are having UTI since February, and have been on many antibiotics; and now you are having pain in the lumbar area, posterior, does suggest that you are having renal infection too. Also the fact that you are fatigued, having nausea and chills also suggest UTI. Firstly please take at least 3 liters of fluids per day, so as to wash out most of the bacteria in your urinary system. Urine for routine and antibiotic culture sensitivity must be done. An abdominal ultrasound examination, especially of the Kidney, ureter, bladder must also be done. Then please consult a Nephrologist for examination and advise on antibiotics and supportive treatment.
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What Does Severe Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

The fact that you are having UTI since February, and have been on many antibiotics; and now you are having pain in the lumbar area, posterior, does suggest that you are having renal infection too. Also the fact that you are fatigued, having nausea and chills also suggest UTI. Firstly please take at least 3 liters of fluids per day, so as to wash out most of the bacteria in your urinary system. Urine for routine and antibiotic culture sensitivity must be done. An abdominal ultrasound examination, especially of the Kidney, ureter, bladder must also be done. Then please consult a Nephrologist for examination and advise on antibiotics and supportive treatment.