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Because of the location of the kidneys, kidney pain may be confused with back pain. How to tell and location, type of pain, and severity.
A severe kidney infection can lead to dangerous complications. They may include blood poisoning, damage to the body's tissues or death. Seek medical care right away if you have kidney infection symptoms and bloody urine or nausea and vomiting. Request an appointment.
Kidney pain can occur on one or both sides of the back just below the rib cage. Causes of kidney pain include UTIs, kidney stones, and blunt force trauma to the kidneys.
This article explains how kidney infections occur, including the causes and symptoms. It also describes the signs of a severe kidney infection and what to expect if hospitalization is needed.
Kidney infections are a type of urinary tract infection that usually moves from your bladder to your kidneys. Bacteria are the most common cause. Symptoms include fever, trouble peeing, lower back pain and pain when you pee. Kidney infections are treated with antibiotics.
Pain in your lower back, side, or groin. Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. Children younger than 2 may have a high fever. Adults over 65 might not have any of the usual symptoms.
When pain is related to the kidney, the pain is higher up in the back, and the symptoms are different, such as a fever and waves of intense pain rather than a steady ache. People commonly think back pain comes from the kidney, but it's more likely due to a muscle- or spine-related problem.