{"id":1886,"date":"2026-08-13T10:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blueblisshospital.com\/blog\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:30:54","slug":"kidney-infection-symptoms-signs-you-should-not-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blueblisshospital.com\/blog\/kidney-infection-symptoms-signs-you-should-not-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Infection Symptoms: Signs You Should Not Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n Rate this post<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\nA burning feeling while urinating or a mild backache may seem simple to ignore. But when an infection moves from the bladder to the kidneys, the condition can become more serious. Fever, chills, pain in the side or back, and urinary changes can be important warning signs of a kidney infection<\/strong>.\r\n

\r\nUrinary infections are also common in India. A recent systematic review found that UTI prevalence among Indian women ranged from about 3.14% to 19.87%<\/strong> across studies. A bladder infection that is not treated properly can sometimes spread upward and affect one or both kidneys.\r\n

\r\nRecognising kidney infection symptoms<\/strong> early can help prevent complications. For patients looking for the best kidney infection treatment in Bangalore<\/strong>, Blue Bliss Hospital<\/strong> provides specialised kidney and urology care for proper diagnosis and treatment.\r\n

\r\nHere are the symptoms you should know and when you should seek medical care.\r\n
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What Is a Kidney Infection?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis<\/strong>, is a type of urinary tract infection.\r\n
\r\nIt usually begins in the bladder. Bacteria can then travel upward through the urinary tract and reach one or both kidneys.\r\n
\r\nEarly treatment is important because an untreated kidney infection can sometimes lead to serious complications.\r\n
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Common Kidney Infection Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
1. Fever and Chills<\/h5>\r\nA kidney infection may cause a high fever along with chills or shivering.\r\n\r\nFever with urinary symptoms or back pain should not be ignored.\r\n\r\nIt can indicate that the infection has moved beyond the bladder.\r\n
2. Pain in the Back or Side<\/h5>\r\nPain may occur in the back, side, or below the ribs.\r\n\r\nIt may affect one or both sides depending on which kidney is involved.\r\n\r\nThe pain may remain constant rather than coming and going.\r\n
3. Burning or Painful Urination<\/h5>\r\nA burning sensation while passing urine is a common urinary infection symptom.\r\n\r\nIf it occurs with fever or back pain, the infection may have reached the kidneys.\r\n
4. Frequent Urination<\/h5>\r\nYou may feel the need to urinate more often than usual.\r\n\r\nSometimes, only a small amount of urine passes despite a strong urge.\r\n
5. Changes in Urine<\/h5>\r\nKidney infections can cause noticeable changes in urine.\r\n\r\nIt may become:\r\n