Have back pain, ache on sides of spine. Urinating frequently. Taking Levofloxacin. Does it help in Kidney infection?
Patient: I have lower back pain, an aching type feeling  (above the waistline) on left and right side of spine.  No fever, no burning when urinating.  I do seem to be urinating frequently.  Am taking 500 mg of levofloxacin for a severe cold which was mainly head and chest congestion.  Will this med also work for a kidney infection if I have one? Doctor: Hi, many thanks for the query!You need to do Urine (Routine & Microscopy) & USG (KUB).This will tell us whether you have any stones in the urinary tract, any UTI, so that treatment can be done accordingly.Yes, if there is kidney infection, Levofloxacin that you are taking will help but there are some other urinary tract specific anti-biotics which we can add once diagnosis is confirmed.Wish you a good health. Take care.