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A kidney infection(pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illnesscaused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both ofyour kidneys.
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Causes of kidney infection
A kidney infection happens when bacteria enters and infects one or both of your kidneys.
Complications of kidney infection
Most kidney infections are treated successfully without any complications, although some people may develop further problems.
Diagnosing kidney infection
To work out if you have a kidney infection, your GP will ask you about your symptoms and your recent medical history.
Introduction
A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illness caused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys
Preventing kidney infection
The best way to prevent a kidney infection is to keep your bladder and urethra free from bacteria.
Symptoms of kidney infection
The symptoms of a kidney infection usually develop quite quickly over a few hours or days.
Treating kidney infection
Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home by taking a course of antibiotics, and possibly painkillers as well.
