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Can Pain In The Lower Back Indicate Kidney Infection?

Hi I have been having pain in my lower back/flank for a week. I have drank over 2 gallons of cranberry juice trying to flush my kidneys. I am thinking it is a kidney infection as I have had increased urges to urinate. Is there anything else I can take over the counter or is it time to get an official urine test to see if it is a kidney infection.
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare.

You have problem of back pain with urination problem that may be because of kidney infection.

Do a urine test and microscopic examination is helpful for diagnose.
Ultra sonography is helpful for further diagnosis.

Consent a nephrologist for further diagnosis.
Proper physical examination and history give exact idea.

After urine culture test start a antibiotics under doctor's suggestion.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.
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Can Pain In The Lower Back Indicate Kidney Infection?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare. You have problem of back pain with urination problem that may be because of kidney infection. Do a urine test and microscopic examination is helpful for diagnose. Ultra sonography is helpful for further diagnosis. Consent a nephrologist for further diagnosis. Proper physical examination and history give exact idea. After urine culture test start a antibiotics under doctor s suggestion. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.