Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms

Urinary tract infection symptoms of cystitis (bladder infection) are:

Frequent urgent and painful urination

Pain in the lower abdomen and back

Blood or pus in the urine

Chills

Fever

Symptoms of nephritis, which is an inflammation of one or both kidneys, may be nonexistent or they may include:

Frequent urge to urinate

Dark urine

Blood and/or albumin in the urine

Lower back or abdominal pain

Fatigue

Chills

Fever

Edema – swelling of the face, eyes or legs

Headaches

Nausea and vomiting

Loss of appetite

Anemia or high blood pressure (in severe instances)

Nephritis usually only occurs during childhood or pregnancy. It can be caused by bacteria from a bowel movement getting into the urinary opening, due to wiping from back to front. Or it can start as an infection in various other areas of the body. Nephritis generally requires medical treatment and bed rest.

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