Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Can I get a kidney infection from a tooth infection?
4Doctors Answered
88% (17 ratings)
Ask Free Question
No, but a severe or high grade infection of teeth may cause septicemia and that may lead to end organ failure which includes kidneys, but that occurs only in immune compromised patients.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
96% (31035 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Yes.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
91% (23098 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Yes. Based on the severity of gum disease.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
92% (9455 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Chances are rare but you may get, it depends on severity of dental disease.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details