Pyelonephritis: Symptoms & Signs (Kidney Infection)

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Alternate Names : Kidney Infection

Symptoms of pyelonephritis may include:

sudden fever, often over 102 to 103 degrees F

severe pain and tenderness in the sides, abdomen, or back

tenderness when the kidneys are pressed

warm, moist, flushed skin

frequent urination

difficulty starting a stream of urine

pain or burning sensation when urinating

cloudy or abnormally colored urine

mental changes or confusion, as the infection progresses

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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