Kidney infection Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Kidney infection may cause one or more of these signs and symptoms: Frequent urination Strong, persistent urge to urinate Burning sensation or pain when urinating Abdominal pain or pressure Cloudy uri...

Causes
... Kidney infection typically occurs when bacteria enter your urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. Bacteria can also infect your kidneys by way of your bloodstream. Most infections th...

Kidney infection Prevention

Prevention
... You can take steps to reduce your risk of kidney infection. Women, in particular, may benefit from these suggestions: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Drinking plenty of liquids can help remo...

Kidney infection Treatment

Complications
... If left untreated, kidney infection can lead to potentially serious complications, such as permanent damage to your kidneys or blood poisoning (septicemia), which can be life-threatening. Your kidneys...

Treatment
... If your symptoms are typical and you''re generally in good health, antibiotics are the first line of treatment for kidney infection. Which drugs you use and for how long depends on your health conditi...

Kidney infection Other

Overview
... Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels up into your kidneys. If not treated properly, kidney...