Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 10 months ago

Does kidney infection pain come and go?

I've had this persistent dull ache in my back that sometimes sharpens, then fades away. My doctor suggested it could be a kidney infection. Is it normal for kidney infection pain to come and go like that?

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Meera Kulkarni Meera Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, kidney infection pain can sometimes feel like it comes and goes, especially in waves, or it might feel like a constant dull ache that suddenly gets sharper. Because it is an infection, it won't just disappear on its own. Please get a urine culture done and consult a doctor for proper antibiotics.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

When I had a kidney infection, the pain in my side was constant and did not really come and go, but it got much worse when I tried to sit up or walk. I also had a high fever. My doctor started me on antibiotics immediately after my urine test reports came.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Look, if it is a true kidney infection, the pain might fluctuate thoda but it won't completely stop without medical treatment. Plus, you will usually have other symptoms like fever or burning urination. Don't play guessing games with infections, go see a doctor today.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan babu, sometimes the pain feels a bit less when you rest, and then it starts hurting badly again when you do some work. But do not ignore this coming and going pain. Go to the government hospital or a good clinic nearby and show it to a doctor.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

The body experiences various phases of pain when it is fighting an infection. Do not lose heart or panic if the pain keeps shifting. Seek proper medical treatment from a doctor, eat simple food, and rest well. God bless you with good health.

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Sandeep Yadav Sandeep Yadav Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan, infection ka pain waves mein aa sakta hai, kabhi kam lagta hai aur kabhi sudden bahut tez hota hai na. Isko normal muscle pain mat samjhna. Apne doctor se checkup karwao aur proper urine test karwa lo bina kisi delay ke.

Kriti Shetty Kriti Shetty Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Pain from a kidney infection can indeed fluctuate, sometimes mimicking muscle spasms, but it is typically accompanied by a high heart rate or fever, which you can track. It is crucial to monitor these vitals. I'd highly recommend booking a consultation with a physician immediately.

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