• Sudden and severe bacterial infection of the kidneys
• Symptoms may include low back pain, fever, blood and pus in the urine and painful urination
• Caused when bacteria spreads from a urinary tract infection or from the bloodstream
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild without symptoms to severe
• May be life threatening

Increase your fluid intake

FOR FEVER

• Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen