Home Remedies for Kidney Infections

The urinary tract is made up of four structures; the bladder, the urethra, the two ureters and the kidneys. An infection of any one of these structure is referred to as a Urinary tract infection or an UTI. Now, an infection which involves the urethra and the bladder is referred to as a lower UTI, while an infection that affects the kidneys is referred to as an upper UTI. Medically known as Pyelonephritis, this kind of an infection generally begins within the bladder. The germs present in the bladder then travel up ureters (the tubes which that lead to our kidneys), where they then reside and multiply. Acute kidney infections start of suddenly, displaying severe symptoms. Infections of this type do not tend to last for long and usually come to an end quickly. On the other hand chronic kidney infections develop slowly and gradually. The chronic form of this condition can many a times lead to kidney or renal failure.

Lower back pain, fever, an upset stomach, vomiting, presence of blood in one’s urine, the need to urinate frequently, the experience of pain while urinating and chills are some of the symptoms associated with this condition. Although home remedies can help in treating kidney infections, it is always advisable to seek medical help too, particularly if the infection is severe and chronic. Water plays a very important role when it comes to an infection of this type. Consuming plenty of water will increase the need to urinate. Every time we urinate our bladder cleans itself. Hence, urinating frequently will help in getting rid of more bacteria. Cranberry juice has also been found to be beneficial for kidney infections. The juice tends to make the urine acidic, thus creating a hostile environment for bacteria and other germs, which then in turn limits their growth. Sixteen ounces of this juice should be had daily, in-order to achieve the desired results. Please bear in mind that the juice needs to be a completely natural.

Aloe vera juice is also known to work well on this condition. Mix together a teaspoon of baking soda and one glass of water. This solution should be had 2-3 times a day, on a regular basis. Individuals suffering from a kidney infection need to avoid alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, soft drinks and sodas. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices will also help. Increasing the intake of vitamin C is recommended as it will boost and strengthen the immune system.