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Not always. If a urinary tract infection goes untreated, it can progress into a kidney infection, but that does not always happen. If the infection is treated early enough, it can be stopped from getting worse and spreading.
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∙ 12y agoYes it could. Any infection in the urethra (the final passage way to the outside) or in the bladder could spread up ( ascending infection) to any or both kidneys.
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∙ 12y agousally begins with the urethra
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If you have only one kidney and you get a urinary tract infection?
Yes. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is in the urinary tract, the passage to the outside of the body. If it gets bad enough, it can spread to the kidney.
What is wrong when a little blood comes from the urinary tract?
Urinary tract infection, kidney or bladder infection are top3 see your doctor ASAP
Does iron cause urine to smell?
Possible kidney or urinary tract infection...in a female, could be urethritis
What does it mean to test protein n leucocytes in urine?
This could mean that you have a urinary tract infection, cystitis, kidney infection or arthritis.
Urinary Tract Infection leading to a kidney infection how do you sleep?
Poorly, I'd imagine.
Why is it harmful to delay urinating?
If you choose to delay urination, this could cause a urinary tract infection. From there, it could cause a kidney infection if you aren't careful.
Does kidney wood cure urinary tract infection?
No go to the doctor.
Can chlamydia and and kidney and urinary tract infection have similar symptoms?
Yes. Both chlamydia and urinary tract infection can cause pelvic pain and painful urination. If you have any symptoms of urinary tract, kidney or similar infections of the reproductive organs, you should consult a physician.
Frequent peeing and an empty stomach pain like feeling what might this be?
diabetes you could have a UTI (urinary tract infection ) or if your female you could be pregnant galbladder infection or kidney infection
What condition causes kidney infection hallucination crying fainting and stomach ache?
urinary tract infection
What disease found in excretory?
Kidney stones,urinary tract infection,nephritis,uremia,infection of the intestines
Why do you get a constant peeing sensation sometimes?
High blood sugar, urinary tract infection, bladder infection, kidney infection
