Kidney Infection
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A kidney infection is a urinary tract infection that reaches one or both kidneys, usually when bacteria travel up from the bladder, and it is considered more serious than a urinary infection limited to the lower tract.
Common symptoms:
- pain in the lower back or side
- fever and chills
- burning when urinating and an urgent need to do so
- nausea or a general feeling of being unwell
When should you see a doctor? In the case of fever accompanied by flank pain or intense urinary discomfort, it is advisable to seek care without delay, since it requires prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? A nephrologist and a urologist are the go-to specialists for kidney and urinary problems, while a family doctor, an internist, or a pediatrician can begin the approach. It is advisable not to postpone the visit when the symptoms are marked.
Data on 516 doctors who treat kidney infection
Which specialist treats kidney infection?
A kidney infection should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who can guide you initially. A urologist or a nephrologist are the specialists to see, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kidney infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney infection?
A kidney infection is a urinary tract infection that reaches one or both kidneys, usually when bacteria travel up from the bladder, and it is considered more serious than a urinary infection limited to the lower tract.
Which doctor treats kidney infection?
A kidney infection should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who can guide you initially. A urologist or a nephrologist are the specialists to see, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.