Kavya Reddy Kavya Reddy Asked 6 months ago

Can uti cause fever chills?

I'm pretty sure I have a UTI, and I'm feeling quite unwell with shivers and a rising temperature. Last night I had chills too. Can a UTI become severe enough to cause both fever and chills?

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Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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I literally just recovered from this last week. I started shivering and had severe fever chills, and the doctor told me the UTI had reached my kidneys. Please don't wait, get your urine tested and start antibiotics as prescribed.

Aditi Roy Aditi Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh my god, I have been feeling so cold and shivering today along with some burning when I pee. Is this really a symptom of a UTI? Did anyone else feel like this before getting diagnosed?

Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, fever and chills mean the infection has gone up to the kidneys, yaar. It's not just a basic bladder issue anymore. You should book a doctor's appointment right now instead of waiting.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Fever with chills during a UTI is a clinical sign that the infection may have ascended to the upper urinary tract or kidneys. It requires prompt medical evaluation and a proper course of antibiotics. Please consult a doctor immediately.

Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, fever chills toh bohot common hain jab infection badh jata hai. Weakness bhi bohot lagti hai. Please doctor ko dikha lo aur thoda aaram karo.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Please get this checked by a healthcare professional immediately. Fever with chills is a red flag for a kidney infection, and self-managing this at home can be very risky.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it can. If you are getting chills and a fever, the infection has likely spread. Skip the home remedies, go straight to a clinic, and get a urine culture done today.

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Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I was just reading up on this because a friend had similar symptoms. It seems like chills are a common immune response when a urinary infection spreads. It's definitely a sign to see a doctor.

Kabir Goel Kabir Goel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Your body's immune system is under heavy stress when you have fever and chills. Keep yourself hydrated with water, avoid workouts completely, and let a doctor prescribe the right medication.

Sarla Grewal Sarla Grewal Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In my experience, chills and shivering happen when the body is fighting a deep infection. Don't be scared, beta, it is very common and treatable. Just make sure to visit a doctor soon.

Ridhi Shah Ridhi Shah Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Having PCOS makes me very cautious about self-diagnosing, but fever and chills usually point to a spreading infection. It's best to get professional medical advice and not take any chances.

Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While drinking barley water can help soothe a mild UTI, fever and chills are serious symptoms. They mean the infection needs proper medical treatment, so please see a doctor immediately.

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