Trouble Sleeping
This symptom may develop in approximately 50% of the affected people. It usually evolves after the development of swelling and fatigue in the body. The main reason behind trouble sleeping is also the build-up of toxins, free radicals, and metabolic by-products in the blood. These harmful chemicals stimulate your nerve signals in multiple ways that ultimately lead to the dysregulation of the sleep-wake cycle. Some patients also describe the symptom due to the multiple attempts they have to wake up during the night to empty the bladder.
There is also a link between chronic kidney disease, obesity, and sleep deprivation. In case you are obese (having BMI greater than 25), and not experiencing other symptoms of a kidney infection, consult your doctor for evaluation and diagnosis of the underlying condition that makes it difficult for you to sleep.
Besides these common signs and symptoms, you may experience some other symptoms such as rapid breathing and heart rate, rash on your face and other body parts, a spike in blood pressure and confusion. If left untreated or treated poorly, there can be serious complications of a kidney infection.
- Acute infection may turn into a chronic one and cause more damage.
- The infection may permanently damage your kidneys.
- Bacteria and other infection-causing pathogens may seep into the bloodstream and leads to a wide-spread systemic infection called sepsis. Sepsis is one of the most common causes of multiple organ failure.
- You may develop renal scarring, a condition that also leads to permanent kidney damage.
- Pregnant females may have an increased risk of giving birth to an underweight child.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, consider consulting your health care provider for prompt diagnosis and treatment.