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My left kidney is infected and smaller in size
By: baloch47 | 18-07-2008
  Hi. I am a female 24 yrs old and living in Pakistan. Last week I went for ultrasound of my kidneys. The doctor said that that Right kidney is 10.8 X 5.9 cm, Renal cortex is 1.5 cm in thickness. Left Kidney is 8.0 x 4.2 cm in size and Renal cortex is 1.1 cm in thickness. Left kidney is comparatively smaller in size with irregular margins; most probably chronic pylonephritis. Renal parenchymal echotexture is homogenous on both sides. on both sides cortico-medullary differntiation is well maintained. Pelvi-caliceal system of right kidney shows mild hydronephrosis. Left kidney shows no evidence of hydronephrosis. No stone or other lesion is seen in renal area on either side. My urine test reports are also showing the UTI problem. There are 250-300 WBCc and Bacteria/Parasites/Fungi are shown as "Rods:(++++)" my urine report. I want to ask that how severe my infection problem is? and what treatment and precautionary measures should be taken? Please help me out. I shall be highly obliged for your precious response.  

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