O23: Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy
O23.0: Infections of kidney in pregnancy
There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate the blood pressure and salt content in the blood, among other things.
A kidney inflammation can be caused by a variety of pathogens.
An inflammation of the kidneys can cause a high temperature and chills. Your back or sides may hurt. You can also find passing urine painful. However, you may also have few or no symptoms at all.
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