Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
UTIs are common and usually treatable — but a UTI with fever can involve the kidney, and repeated infections deserve a proper look at the cause.
Medically reviewed by the RIIMS nephrology team · Last updated: June 2026
When does a UTI need attention?
A urinary tract infection is common, especially in women, and usually clears with a timely, complete course of the right antibiotic. The key is not to ignore it: an infection with fever and back pain may have reached the kidney (pyelonephritis) and needs deeper, prompt evaluation, while repeated or hard-to-clear UTIs can point to an underlying cause — a stone, an obstruction, an enlarged prostate, or uncontrolled diabetes — that should be investigated. Complete the full treatment your doctor advises, keep well hydrated, and get recurrent infections properly worked up rather than treated again and again in isolation.
Symptoms to watch for
- Burning or pain while passing urine
- Frequent, urgent urination
- Lower-abdomen or pelvic discomfort
- Cloudy, strong-smelling or bloody urine
- Fever with back/flank pain — kidney involvement, urgent
- Repeated infections
When to consult a kidney doctor
Fever with urinary symptoms or back pain, blood in urine, repeated UTIs, or a UTI in pregnancy or with diabetes all deserve prompt medical attention.