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Home remedy for Kidney Infection
Unlike a common urinary tract infection, a kidney infection is a lot more serious and can not be treated with home remedies alone. It is of the utmost importance that you get advise and treatment from a doctor as soon as possible. A urinary tract infection has its beginnings in the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters and the urethra.
Urinary tract infections are mostly limited to the bladder but if not addressed swiftly can reach the kidneys. This infection of the kidneys is called pyelonephritis and can have very serious consequences. Kidney infections can however, at times, develop without a bladder infection, due to a problem like kidney stones or an abnormality.
The general treatment is through a course of antibiotics and is prescribed at the slightest suspicion of a kidney infection owing to the seriousness of the problem. Some bacteria can have a resistance to antibiotics in which case a change of medication is required depending on the strain of bacteria determined through urine tests. The antibiotic medication generally lasts for one or two weeks. Drinking a lot of water will help a lot as dehydration is a common problem associated with kidney infections. In many cases, owing to the severity of the infection antibiotic medication is not enough to combat the infection and hospitalization is required.
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