KIDNEY CARE
Symptoms of Kidney Infection - Page 2
Symptoms of kidney infection
Kidney infections develop quickly, and often you will notice symptoms within a day. Symptoms of kidney infection, which become worse when you urinate or feel an urge to urinate, include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Uncontrollable shivering and fever
- Pain in the back or groin
If you also have a bladder infection, you may notice:
- Cloudy or bloody urine
- Burning or stinging when trying to urinate
- Urine with unpleasant odor
- Frequent urination
- Inability to empty bladder
- Abdominal pain
If you notice these symptoms, visit your doctor as soon as possible for medical treatment.
Updated:  
March 25, 2020
Reviewed By:  
Christopher Nystuen, MD, MBA