Kidney Infection Symptoms
Kidney infection, pyelonephritis, is usually caused from bacteria that have spread from the bladder to the
kidneys.
Like urinary tract infections in general, kidney infections are classified as either uncomplicated or complicated.
An untreated or recurrent kidney infection can lead to chronic pyelonephritis, scarring of the kidneys, and permanent kidney damage. Kidney infection symptoms may include:
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Dribbling (inability to control urine release).
- Strong, persistent urge to urinate
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine
Kidney infection can cause flank pain, high fever, shaking chills, and nausea or
vomiting (Acute pyelonephritis).
Diagnosis is made with a urine test to identify bacteria and formations of white
blood cells, called casts, shaped like tubes in the kidneys. If an infection
cannot be easily cured, x rays might be done to look for abnormalities in the
kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
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