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Kidney infection

A kidney infection is a painful, unpleasant illness usually caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys.

Symptoms of kidney infection

A kidney infection is more serious than cystitis, a common infection of the bladder that makes urinating (when you pee) painful. The symptoms of a kidney infection usually develop quite quickly over a few hours or days.

Common symptoms include:

pain and discomfort in your side, lower back or around your genitals

high temperature (it may reach 39.5C or 103.1F)

shivering or chills

feeling very weak or tired

loss of appetite

feeling sick or being sick

diarrhoea

You may have other symptoms if you also have cystitis or urethritis (an infection of the urethra). These additional symptoms may include:

pain or a burning sensation during urination

needing to urinate very often or urgently

feeling that you're unable to urinate fully

blood in your urine

cloudy or foul smelling urine

pain in your lower abdomen

Children

Children with a kidney infection may also have additional symptoms, such as:

Causes of a kidney infection

A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) usually happens when bacteria infect your kidneys. The bacteria are usually a type called E. coli, which live in your bowel.

Treating a kidney infection

Kidney infections are quite rare. They can happen at any age, but are much more common in women. Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home with a course of antibiotics, and possibly painkillers as well.

When to see your GP

You should contact your GP if you:

have a fever

have persistent tummy, lower back or genital pain

notice a change to your usual pattern of urination

If you have blood in your urine, you should always see your GP so the cause can be investigated.

Help with preventing infections

You can reduce your chances of developing a kidney infection by keeping your bladder and urethra (the tube that allows urine to pass out of your body) free from bacteria.

You can help prevent an infection by:

drinking plenty of fluids

keeping your genitals clean

treating any constipation

Toilet tips

To help keep your urinary tract free from bacteria:

go to the toilet as soon as you feel the need to urinate (to pee), rather than holding it in

wipe from front to back after going to the toilet

practice good hygiene by washing your genitals every day and before having sex

empty your bladder after having sex

if you're a woman, avoid ‘hovering’ over a toilet seat as it can result in your bladder not being fully emptied

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