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Low Grade Fever, Flank Pain. Had Uretoscopy For Stone Retrieval. Should I Be Concerned?
36 yr old female hex of kidney stones since age 17. Current: post ureteroscopy 4 days for stone retrieval at uvj, no stent placement, no complications. I ve antibiotics at time of surgery as well as prednisone for swelling. Now low grade fever 99.6 and left flank pain. Called MD the are putting me on 5 day treatment of bacterium Should I be concerned?
Fri, 12 Jul 2013
User's Response
Hi, many thanks for the query!
This is because of some infection, do- CBC, Urine (R/M).
See your Urologist for urinary tract specific antibiotics as per report.
Stop prednisone, instead take anti-inflammatory drugs for swelling with your doctor's opinion.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regards.
This is because of some infection, do- CBC, Urine (R/M).
See your Urologist for urinary tract specific antibiotics as per report.
Stop prednisone, instead take anti-inflammatory drugs for swelling with your doctor's opinion.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regards.
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