signs and symptoms of kidney infection
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Infection
Pyelonephritis refers to a urinary tract infection (UTI) wherein the infection reaches the kidneys. The signs and symptoms of a kidney infection could vary depending on the nature of the infection. It is essential to pay heed to the symptoms as this infection could become life-threatening in absence of prompt medical treatment.
- Burning sensation or pain while urination takes place
- Strong and continual urge to urinate
- Frequent urination
- Back or groin pain
- Inability to urinate
- Cloudy urine with a strong smell
- Fever
- Pain in the loin (side of the abdomen above the kidney)
- Pus or blood in the urine called hematuria
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Abdominal pain or pressure
- Need of urinating during the night called nocturia
- Extreme fatigue
- Confusion
- Shaking chills
- Nausea or vomiting
- Night sweats
- High fever - body temperature of 38.3 degrees celsius or more
- Loss of appetite
- New episodes of bed-wetting (enuresis)
- Irritability
- Loose bowel movements
- Burning during urination: This is a good sign of a urinary tract infection. The burning is not to be confused with the itching or burning of a yeast infection. The burning is accompanied by pain and at times, brings tears in the eyes.
- There is a pain in the lower back and right around the waist. This feels like a dull ache. There may be a sharp and stabbing pain. There may be a feeling that somebody is punching repetitiously. Any pain concentrated to the small corner of the lower back can lead to kidney trouble.
- Fatigue is a prominent symptom, that can affect the person suddenly. Exhaustion can take place to such a degree that, keeping the eyes open is a struggle.