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7 Signs You May Have Urinary Tract Infection

2. Pyelonephritis

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Your kidney is responsible for removing waste from your blood, turning it into urine that you eliminate from your body. If your kidney becomes infected, it is called pyelonephritis. This usually happens when bacteria from a bladder infection goes up your ureters, and spreads into your kidney. A kidney infection can potentially become life-threatening if it is left untreated, so you should seek help immediately if you even suspect you have one. Symptoms to watch out for include blood or pus in your urine, pain in your lower back, side or groin, vomiting, fever and chills, loss of appetite, and fatigue.