Shortness of Breath
When your kidneys are attacked by bacteria or viruses, they cannot filter and excrete excess fluids or waste products as usual. As such, these components would build up gradually in your lungs and respiratory system. This makes it much harder to exhale or inhale and leads to shortness of breath. In most cases, it is just a winded feeling that only lasts a couple of minutes. But if left untreated for an extended period, kidney infections would cause further complications that require special support to help you breathe normally. [13]
