Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 7 months ago

How to know if a uti spread to the kidney?

I had a UTI last week and took some medicine, but I still feel unwell, especially in my back. My friend said it might have spread. How can I know if a UTI has spread to the kidney?

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Kajal Singh Kajal Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Oh, a UTI spreading to the kidneys (pyelonephritis) is serious! The symptoms are usually more intense than a bladder infection. Look out for high fever, chills, nausea/vomiting, and severe pain in your back or side, usually below the ribs. You might also feel more generally unwell and exhausted. If you have any of these, see a doctor immediately, don't wait!

Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much, but this is one situation where you HAVE to be super careful. If a UTI spreads to your kidneys, you'll feel really, really sick. Think high fever, chills, nausea, and really bad pain in your back or side, like under your ribs. If you feel anything like this, call the doctor or go to the ER right away, okay? It's serious!

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This is definitely something you don't want to mess with. If you suspect a UTI has gone to your kidneys, it's an emergency. You'll likely have a high fever, severe back pain, and feel very sick. Don't worry about the cost for a moment, just go to the hospital. Kidney infections can get complicated and costly if not treated immediately.

Kartik Menon Kartik Menon Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I totally get how worrying it can be if a UTI feels like it's getting worse. If it spreads to your kidneys, the symptoms will be much more severe: high fever, shaking chills, nausea or vomiting, and severe, persistent pain in your lower back or side. This is an urgent medical situation, so please go to the emergency room or see a doctor immediately if you experience these.

Meena Krishnan Meena Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

If a UTI reaches the kidneys, it is very serious. My mother always said to treat UTIs immediately. If you have a high fever, chills, and strong pain in your back or side, along with feeling very unwell, please don't wait. You must go to the doctor right away. They will do tests and give the right medication.

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If your normal UTI symptoms (burning pee, frequent urges) suddenly get much worse and you start getting a high fever, chills, and bad pain in your back, near your ribs, then it's likely a kidney infection. You can't just drink water for this; you need proper antibiotics from a doctor fast. Go to a good clinic or hospital immediately.

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Anil Reddy Anil Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

A kidney infection from a UTI is a serious matter and needs immediate medical attention. You usually get a high fever, chills, and severe pain in your lower back or side, along with feeling very unwell. Don't delay seeing a doctor, this is not something to take lightly. Regular checkups can sometimes catch issues before they escalate.

Deepa Sharma Deepa Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Just like managing thyroid requires consistent follow-up, a UTI needs prompt and correct treatment to prevent complications. If it spreads to the kidneys, you'll usually experience a high fever, chills, intense back or side pain, and often nausea. These are serious symptoms. You absolutely must see a doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment, likely antibiotics, to prevent kidney damage.

Lakshmi Devi Lakshmi Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, a simple UTI needs prompt attention. If it spreads to the kidneys, it becomes very serious. You will feel a strong fever, shivers, and a lot of pain in your back. At this stage, home remedies are not enough. You must go to the doctor immediately for proper medicine. Don't take chances with your kidneys.

Ananya Gupta Ananya Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This is a really scary thought, and I often worry about such complications myself. If your UTI symptoms get much worse, especially with a high fever, chills, nausea, and intense pain in your back or flank (that area between your ribs and hips), then it's a strong sign it might have spread to your kidneys. You need to see a doctor immediately; it's a medical emergency.

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