Kidney Infection? My son, age 19, had blood in his urine a few weeks ago.?

Question:

Today bad flank pain, painful urination, feeling of urgency associated w/it. Also he has vomited w/out nausia and spasams in his abdomen and/or stomach, and a low grade fever. Directly related or not he is concerned that his penis and scrotum are as if he were very cold. He would be relieved to have some feedback on that too.

I know he needs a Dr. but unless the symptoms become unbeareable, rather than an uninsured hospital bill on his back, we need to wait for payday tomorrow to see a doctor. (he has no family doctor to call now).

I have him drinking lots of water. Out of motherly empathy, I gave him one of my 875 AMOXICILLIN. (We will inform the doctor of the med).

My question is are we playing with fire until tomorrow? And, under the circimstances, was I wrong in giving him the med? Will I cause harm in giving him another dose of antibiotic tonight?

What do his symptoms seem to indicate? Suggestions, comments please? Thanks much

Answers:
You are certainly playing with fire. Sounds alot like pyleonephritis to me. He should have seen the doctor when the first symptoms ocurred.

I am sympathetic with your financial situation but please get him to a doctor as soon as possible

maybe you could call a doctor and tell him/her exactly what you just told us and just see what he/she suggests you do for the night until you go to the doctor the next morning. really though no one can help you until he goes to the doctor. good luck

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