SHOULD UTI HOME REMEDIES BE USED TO TREAT KIDNEY INFECTIONS?

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In a nutshell – No!  UTI home remedies should not be used when a kidney infection has been confirmed. Whilst excellent for treating bladder infections and other urinary tract infections, if you are diagnosed with a kidney infection then uti home remedies will be ineffective at curing it.  However, it is worth noting that from a preventative point of view, uti home remedies will work as they will help keep the urinary tract healthy, improve immune system function and cover a range of practical issues to discourage bacteria from colonizing the urinary tract in the first instance.

Infections that reach the kidneys are known as "nephritis" or "pyelonephritis" and are generally more serious than a bladder or urinary tract infection. The E. coli that cause most bladder infections are among the most common friendly bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where they aid digestion, produce a few vitamins, and in general, behave themselves without bothering us. However, E. coli has no place in the sterile urinary tract and if they are not flushed out or destroyed by the immune system, they may attach to the internal lining of the bladder, multiply, and spread.

The symptoms of a kidney infection are usually worse than those of a urinary tract infection and most people find that they develop quickly. If you believe you have a kidney infection you can use uti home remedies to help you feel more comfortable, but you should see your doctor.  The symptoms of a kidney infection include:

• pain in a loin (side of the abdomen over the kidney).
• high temperature (fever).
• feeling sick (nausea).
• vomiting and/or diarrhea.
• blood in the urine.
• you may also have symptoms of a bladder infection. For example, pain when you pass urine, and going to the toilet often.

Not all the symptoms may develop, and sometimes a kidney infection can just cause vague symptoms. For example, just feeling generally unwell but not being able to say why. In elderly people a kidney infection may cause confusion. This is why a urine test is often done when an elderly person suddenly becomes confused and appears to be generally unwell.

A kidney infection can occur at any age and as with urinary tract infections they are more prevalent in women.  Most kidney infections develop as a direct complication from a bladder infection, because the offending bacteria have traveled up and infected the kidney.  However, some kidney infections do develop without a bladder infection and it is wise to get this checked out properly to rule out any abnormality or kidney stones.

UTI home remedies come into their own for people who suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and who are concerned about them affecting their kidneys.  If you fit this bill find a good preventative uti home remedy plan to keep your bladder infections at bay.  This will ensure you take the best care of your kidneys and as an added bonus you will feel generally healthy as your immune system becomes stronger.

 

 

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