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.
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 51 doctors who treat kidney infection
Specialties that treat kidney infection
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kidney infection
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
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?
Kidney Infection is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatrician, emergency physician, urologist, family physician, pediatric nephrologist.