17 Ways to Identify Kidney Stones: The Signs and Symptoms Of Nephrolithiasis

14. Fever

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Inflammation of the kidneys can result from the blockage of the urinary tract, usually by a kidney stone. When this happens, bacteria begin to accumulate and grow inside the urinary tract, causing infection and swelling. As inflammation sets in, fever also develops, a sign that the bacterial load is becoming severe, hence the need for it to be treated with antibiotics.