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Symptoms of kidney failure include the following: 1  High levels of urea in the blood, which can result in: Vomiting or diarrhea (or both) which may lead to dehydration. Nausea. 2  A buildup of phosphates in the blood that diseased kidneys cannot filter out may cause: Itching. Bone damage.
In many cases, confusion is the only symptom present in seniors with kidney infections and may be mistaken for natural memory issues or the early signs of dementia. Additional mental symptoms that may accompany kidney infections include dizziness, irritability and complete loss of balance (falling).