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Q: Cervical cancer and kidney infection related ?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 6th, 2009
I have just been released from the hospital recently, diagnosed with a severe kidney infection. My treatment consisted of aggressive antibiotic treatment through IV, dietary supplements (iron and calcium for anemia), breathing treatment, pain medicine and fluids. I was released after a week with Levaquin, dietary supplements, and pain relievers. I had a previous kidney condition when I was about 4, I believe a viral infection, which was lengthily treated with steroids and antibiotics (in France). I also had a bone infection in my knee at a very young age (I am not quite sure if that is relevant). I have had reoccurring urinary tract infections throughout my life (I believe to be a complication of my kidney issues)I am only 21.
But last year, I had an abnormal pap smear and had to get the abnormal cancer cells removed and follow up frequently. Is there any correlation between cervical/ovarian cancer and kidney problems? If so, is one the cause or facilitation of the other?


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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD
replied on November 9th, 2009
Kidney Conditions Answer A7835
Urinary tract infections do not affect incidence (occurrence) of cervical cancer. It is true that urinary tract infections (including renal infections) might be related to a higher incidence of genital infections because of the close anatomical position of the outer opening of the female urethra and the outer rim of the vagina, but it is not sufficient to relate it to cervical cancer.


Cervical cancer is most often associated with the presence of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection, but the urinary infections are most often caused by bacteria instead of viruses.


A urine culture is needed to reveal the exact bacteria and the most effective antibiotic. Testing you for an allergy to the recommended antibiotic is all you need to prevent an allergic reaction.


You might want to visit a gynecologist and have additional information about the relation between renal urinary infections and cervical cancer.




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