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Where does it hurt if you have a kidney infection?
Kidney infection. You may feel pain in your back, in your side or both sides under your ribs, or in your groin. You’ll also have a fever. Urinary tract infections also cause discomfort in this organ.
What is the difference between a UTI and a kidney infection?
When a person refers to a UTI, they are usually talking about a bladder infection or a lower UTI. Bladder infections are the most common type of UTI. A kidney infection can occur when bacteria, or less often fungi, travel up the urinary tract to infect the kidneys.
Can you have 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. Your healthcare provider can help to determine your diagnosis. (See “Patient education: Urinary tract infections in adolescents and adults (Beyond the Basics)”.)
Can drinking more water help with kidney pain?
Hydration is key to relieving pain in the kidneys since water will help flush bacteria out of the body. Plus, staying hydrated will help clear out the urinary tract as a whole and work to eliminate any possible infections.
What are the signs of a kidney infection in a woman?
Signs and symptoms of a kidney infection might include:
- Fever.
- Chills.
- Back, side (flank) or groin pain.
- Abdominal pain.
- Frequent urination.
- Strong, persistent urge to urinate.
- Burning sensation or pain when urinating.
- Nausea and vomiting.
What are the warning signs of a kidney infection?
Signs and symptoms of a kidney infection might include: Fever. Chills. Back, side (flank) or groin pain. Abdominal pain. Frequent urination. Strong, persistent urge to urinate.
What tests do doctors use to diagnose a kidney infection?
An ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scan to check for a blockage in your urinary tract.
How do you treat an infected kidney?
Hospitalization for severe kidney infections. If your kidney infection is severe, your doctor might admit you to the hospital. Treatment might include antibiotics and fluids that you receive through a vein in your arm (intravenously).
What is the best treatment for kidney infection?
Kidney infections are treated using antibiotics to destroy the bacteria. The type of antibiotic used varies, depending on the type of bacteria that is causing the infection. Commonly-prescribed antibiotics include Amoxil, Cipro, Levaquin, and Bactrim. Patients generally take antibiotics for one to two weeks.