Kidney Infection

[livingwith]

I know someone who has constant “kidney infections”. Her demeanor seems fine, not in noticeable pain, but occasionally suddenly has pain. No one is in the ER with her & never hears what the Dr says, but it is always a “kidney infection”. She had a battery of tests, including MRI & nothing was found amiss, except an infection. She has been to the ER over 30 times in the past year. What is up with this?...Read the full article

[UroDoc]

There could be several issues. One option is suppressive antibiotics usually with one called Macrodantin. Things like urethral diverticulum and stones should be ruled out.