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Can you have a kidney infection without fever?

If you do not have a fever or flank pain, but you do have pain with urination, you may have a bladder infection rather than a kidney infection. Although most kidney infections do not cause permanent damage, delaying treatment can lead to serious complications KIDNEY INFECTION OVERVIEW A kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, is a urinary tract infection that affects the kidneys. Kidney infections are less common than bladder infections, and are more… Read More »

Can a kidney infection go away on its own?

Usually, the signs and symptoms of a kidney infection begin to clear up within a few days of treatment. But you might need to continue antibiotics for a week or longer. Take the entire course of antibiotics recommended by your doctor even after you feel better. Diagnosis To confirm that you have a kidney infection, you’ll likely be asked… Read More »

How do you get a kidney infection?

A kidney infection happens when bacteria infects your kidneys. The bacteria are usually a type called E. coli, which live in your bowel. The bacteria get in through the opening of the urethra and move upwards through your urinary tract, first infecting your bladder and then your kidneys. A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria… Read More »

What does kidney infection feel like?

A kidney infection is a painful and unpleasant illness usually caused by cystitis, a common infection of the bladder. Most people with cystitis will not get a kidney infection, but occasionally the bacteria can travel up from the bladder into 1 or both kidneys. If treated with antibiotics straight away, a kidney infection does not… Read More »

What are the early signs of kidney infection?

Signs of kidney infection Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of your kidneys. A kidney infection requires prompt medical attention. If not treated properly, a kidney infection can permanently damage your kidneys or the bacteria can… Read More »

Kidney Infection Overview

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of your kidneys. A kidney infection requires prompt medical attention. If not treated properly, a kidney infection can permanently damage your kidneys or the bacteria can spread to your bloodstream… Read More »

Home remedies for kidney infection

Complementary treatments you can do at home Some people prefer to treat medical conditions with home remedies or alternative remedies. Because of how serious kidney infections are, it’s important that you don’t rely on home remedies. Instead, you should take the prescription antibiotics your doctor gives you and use home remedies to help ease symptoms… Read More »

Kidney infection pain

A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys. It’s more serious than cystitis, a common infection of the bladder that makes urinating painful. If treated promptly, a kidney infection doesn’t cause serious harm, but will make you feel very unwell. If a kidney… Read More »

Kidney failure symptoms

Things you have to know about kidney failure What is kidney failure? Your kidneys are a pair of organs located toward your lower back. One kidney is on each side of your spine. They filter your blood and remove toxins from your body. Kidneys send toxins to your bladder, which your body later removes toxins… Read More »

Kidney infection in men

Kidney infection, also known as renal infection or pyelonephritis, is a common type of urinary tract infection. Bacteria often infect the bladder or the urethra and spreads to one of the kidneys. Women are most commonly affected by kidney infection, as are pregnant mothers, children under 2 years of age, and individuals aged over 60… Read More »