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signs of kidney infection

Sent to Health Experts September 12 12:32 AM

I am having pain in my back in the area of my right kidney. I am not sure if it is a pulled muscle as I have never had kidney pain before. The pain is not constant and hurts only when I am lying on my back or left side and when I caugh or clear my throat in these positions or if I put pressure on the area with my fingers it seems tender. Also if I have to urinate, the pain does not go away but is less intense after urination.

 

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Female , Age: 29

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Nothing, I am diabetic and am not sure if I should try cranberry juice or capsules as suggested by family or if I should proceed to the ER - pain is about 6 on scale 1-10, 10 being the worst pain I have ever felt.

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September 12 12:42 AM (10 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
Hello and Welcome to Just Answer,

Can you tell me if your blood sugar has been high lately since all of this is going on? Also when you urinate, does it feel like your bladder is still full? Does it burn at all when you urinate? Do you have any kind of cramping feeling in your lower stomach?

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Pam Russell RN

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