Kidney Infection – Doctor and Condition

Kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, is one type of urinary tract infection (UTI). It often begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of the kidneys. A kidney infection should be addressed immediately by a doctor. If a kidney infection is not treated properly, it can permanently damage your kidneys, or spread to your blood and turn into a life-threatening infection.

Kidney Infection Signs and Symptoms May Include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Back, Side, Abdominal, or Groin Pain
• Frequent Urination
• Persistent Urge to Urinate
• Burning Sensation When Urinating
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
• Cloudy or Smelly Urine

Kidney infection treatment usually includes antibiotics, and might require hospitalization.