A kidney infection is just another kind of urinary infection, but it is a lot more serious. Like most urinary infections it begins in the urethra or bladder, but if not treated properly, neglected or not detected can spread or travel to the kidneys. This is when the infection becomes a lot more worrying. A kidney infection requires urgent medical attention as the risks are much higher. If not treated appropriately and in a timely manner it can result in permanent kidney damage, or the infection could even permeate to the bloodstream causing a life threatening infection. If you have any reason to suspect a kidney infection it would be prudent to not waste time trying to research natural remedies and treatment options at home and instead get medical assistance. Once the condition progresses or deteriorates further medication and treatment can prove to be a lot more expensive and may even be lifelong.
A kidney infection will usually display the following symptoms of warning signs that you should be on the look out for.
- Burning during urination may also be a sign of a urinary tract infection, but as noted earlier, untreated urinary infections can progress to a kidney infection. The burning sensation should not be confused with yeast infection as the burning sensation from a kidney infection is extremely painful.
- A frequent and persistent urge to urinate is another typical symptom of urinary infections that would also be present in a kidney infection.
- A dull aching pain around the waist and in the lower back is another common symptom. It could also feel like a sharp stabbing pain. Any pain that is concentrated in that small area could indicate some kidney problem.
- For someone who frequently suffers from kidney infections the most noticeable or likely symptom would be fatigue, which in most cases will dawn suddenly. This fatigue is extreme and under no circumstance can it be confused with normal exhaustion or tiredness.
- A fever is another symptom typical to kidney infections. In the early stages you would be likely to experience a low grade fever, but if the condition is neglected or not treated appropriately the fever will rise.
- Another symptom that could be experienced is the presence of blood or pus in the urine. This condition is also referred to as hematuria.
If you do find that any of these symptoms apply to your situation or to that of someone you know make sure that you get immediate medical attention. Once the condition is being treated by a doctor you can use natural methods in combination with the treatment to facilitate healing.
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