My girlfriend has a kidney infection, and she's in a lot of pain. We're both quite worried about it. I wanted to know if a kidney infection is something that can be completely cured with treatment.
6 months ago
I totally understand how scary it feels when you hear 'kidney infection', it makes you think of the worst. But please don't worry, a kidney infection can absolutely be fully cured with a proper course of antibiotics. Just make sure to finish the entire course even if you start feeling better.
6 months ago
At my age, every minor ache feels like a major crisis, but luckily kidney infections are quite curable. A week or two of antibiotics and my doc sorted it out for me. Just don't behave like a doctor yourself and pop random pills, let the experts handle it.
6 months ago
I just recovered from a nasty kidney infection last month. I was hospitalized for two days for IV antibiotics, but after that, I finished the oral medicines at home and I'm perfectly fine now. Don't delay seeing the doc, early treatment makes a huge difference.
5 months ago
Yes, absolutely! It is very much curable! Doctors usually prescribe a course of antibiotics and you'll be back to normal in no time. Just drink plenty of water and rest up! 👍
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4 months ago
My doctor said it's curable, but I'm still so nervous. Did anyone else feel a lingering dull ache in their back even after finishing their antibiotics? How long did it take for you to feel 100% normal again?
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