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Can you have a kidney infection without pain?
The doctor said my 16 year old has a kidney infection. I wonder if you can have a kidney infection without pain?
3 Answers
Yes
Anything is possible.
Many physicians tend to lump all urinary tract infections under the broad heading of a kidney infection. The classic manifestations of a kidney infection include flank or back pain, fever, frequent urination, changes in urine character such as a foul odor and, occasionally, blood in the urine. It would be very unusual for someone to have an actual kidney infection without flank or back pain.