### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
i recently had a kidney infection. i was put on cipro i took it as directed and im done with it and im not any better. Im in severe pain and running a fever , nauseated and very tired. its my left side flank pain goes into my back. pain is sharp and burning. i have the urgency to go pee but not going alot. i have a history of kidney stones and kidney infections since first grade ive been hospitalized every time for some reason the e.r. said my u/a was good and my blood work is fine. i know somethings not right, i know when my kidney is bothering me ive struggled with kidney issue since as a small child. the pain seems to be relieved slightly when i lay on my right side. what is going on?? can i have it removed? im seriously considering that because ive had only problem with my left kidney and its already scarred up from repeated infections, i just want it to stop. i need to concentrate on my 3 yr old son and go to school again someday. thanks

### output:

Hi, Its almost certain you got a urinary tract infection. Signs and symptoms described are compatible with both a bladder and kidney infection (acute cystitis and pyelonephritis). The main fear in this situation now is a kidney abscess and kidney failure. It is urgent you met a nephrologist for urine culture and sensitivity tests and an abdominal ultrasound. Serum urea creatinine levels, blood cultures, markers of inflammation, complete blood count and an electrolyte panel are also very important. I suggest you organize a rapid appointment with a nephrologist, it's really urgent. Thanks and hope this helps, Best regards, Luchuo, MD.