Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Kidney Infection Causes,Symptoms & Home Remedies

Kidney Infection Causes,Symptoms & Home Remedies










Kidney infection is a type of Urinary Tract Infection caused by Bacteria called E.coli.  The kidneys filter the blood to produce urine. Two tubes called ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Urine travels out of the body through the urethra. Bacteria enter the body from the skin around the urethra and travel up to the bladder. Sometimes the bacteria spread from the bladder to the urethra to one of the kidneys, infecting it.










Kidney infection also known as pyelonephritis which needs medical attention. If not treated properly, this infection may permanently damage your kidneys. As the urethra size is small in women compared to men, kidney infections are more common in women than men.



Symptoms of kidney infection:


1)      Diarrhea


2)      Nausea


3)      Shivering


4)      Back pain


5)      Pain in the side


6)      Pan when urinating


7)      Blood in the urine


8)      Fever


 


Causes o kidney infection:


1)      Kidney stones which causes blockage of urine


2)      Irritation in sexual intercourse


3)      Toilet hygiene


4)      Weak immune system


5)      Urethra infection


6)      Pregnancy


7)      Diabetes mellitus which increases the risk of kidney infections


8)      Prostate enlargement in men


 


Home remedies or kidney infection:


1)      Drink lot of liquids.


2)      You have to maintain proper hygiene. Improper hygiene increases the bacteria to thrive n areas like rectum or genitals. Bacteria enter to the urinary system and causes infection.


3)      Include canberry juice n your diet to prevent urinary tract infections.


4)      Acupuncture is also beneficial in treating kidney infections.


5)      Increase intake of vitamin C and maintain proper diet.


 








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