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History: typical pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, pain with urination, urinary frequency, history of kidney/bladder problems in the past, current pregnancy, Diabetes
Vitals: BP, pulse, temperature
in-house labs: urine dip
send-out labs: urine culture and sensitivity, possibly urinalysis, possibly CBC with diff
exam: costovertebral angle tenderness, abdominal palpation, possibly others depending on clinical scenario
All situations are different, and the history will guide the examination and testing.
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Why do doctors use lab results?
The reason why, is because so they can check what is wrong with them. Also to check for infections.
Is kidney infections hereditary?
No, they're not. Kidney disease can be hereditary, however kidney infections are not. (In the same way that other "infections" are not hereditary - e.g nobody gets a hereditary cold).
Can you get kidney infections from kissing pets?
yes you could get kidney infections by kissing pets it is proven by scientists
Why do kidney infections cause a headache?
Kidney infections, like other bacterial infections, often result in a fever. The fever causes the symptom of headaches. These infections are treated with antibiotics.
Do doctors leave in the other kidney if one is transplanted?
When they do a kidney transplant, they just put in a new kidney. Doctors just attach the kidney to the vital organs needed to go to the bathroom. Doctors do leave the old, used kidney in.
Can dogs get kidney infections?
Yes they get them, also urinary tract infections.
What are the demographics of kidney infections?
Kidney infections occur most often in adult females who are otherwise healthy. Urinary tract infections are uncommon in males until old age.
Can a male be a carrier of kidney infection?
Males can get infections like kidney stones.
How are kidney infection symptoms related to bladder infections?
Kidney infection symptoms can include chills and shaking, fever, nausea and vomiting, and fatigue. Kidney infections are caused by a spreading of a bladder infection.
Can you use tetracycline for kidney stones?
No. Tetracycline is for bacterial infections. See a doctor about the kidney stones.
Can recurrent urinary infections cause kidney stones?
There are different types of kidney stones, and one is the result of infection in the kidney. Yes, recurrent infections can help to cause this type of kidney stone. The stone may also harbor infection that causes frequent recurrence.
What are dutch drops used for with horses?
kidney infections
