23 Mar, 2022
One of the most uncomfortable feelings you might have experienced is if you have a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). At times, some minor UTIs may heal by themselves by drinking ample water, but it doesn't. If UTI is left untreated, it can lead to a severe kidney infection in such a case.
Medically kidney infection is known as pyelonephritis, and it can be excruciating. If not treated in time and without proper medication and care, it can lead to death.
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Often the cause of kidney infection is the bacteria and viruses that are supposed to be flushed out of during urination can enter the urinary tract. When the UTI spreads to the upper urinary tract and then to the kidneys, it is a kidney infection.
It is possible that kidney infection can lead to bacteria getting into the blood, causing bacteremia despite the condition starting at the bladder.
When the germs enter the body through the genital area to the ureters and then into the kidney, kidney infection is caused. Several factors can cause a kidney infection. Some of them are:
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Kidney infections are often diagnosed based on the symptoms like:
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Based on these symptoms, doctors prescribe urine testing to see for kidney infection. The testing can include:
In case of kidney infection is a recurring condition. Additional tests are done to check if there are any abnormalities in the kidney, bladder, ureter, urethra, or presence of kidney stones. Tests for these can include
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We started the article with the question, can a kidney infection go away on its own and the answer to it is NO.
You would need medication to treat the kidney infection. The medical treatment is determined by the severity of the condition and the patient's overall health. Typically, the treatment will include:
If the kidney infection is genetic or due to UTI at times, it can be prevented with the following steps:
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Any of the above symptoms should trigger a visit to the doctor and get yourself checked for kidney infection. If you have a fever of 101 degrees F and other symptoms from the list, visit the ER. You might need immediate medical attention.
Also, if you think you are having a kidney infection or UTI, schedule an appointment with the doctor of XXX and get yourself checked by a specialist. It's always better to be safe than sorry!
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