Kidney infection

Kidney infection also called: pyelonephritis

Inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection.

The inflammation of the kidney is due to a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI). The UTI usually begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys.

Fever, frequent urination and pain in the back, side or groin are symptoms.

 

Treatment includes antibiotics and often requires hospitalisation.

 

Symptoms

Pain areas: in the flank, back, or pelvis

Pain circumstances: can occur during urination

Urinary: urinary tract infection, cloudy urine, foul smelling urine, frequent urge to urinate, frequent urination, or blood in urine

Whole body: chills, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, or malaise

Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting

 

Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice