KIDNEY INFECTION :
CAUSES , SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT:
Lots of people are afraid to check on their kidney health. It is important to note that only a problem known can receive proper treatment and management. Most kidney failures are usually due to late diagnosis leading to irreversible damages.
FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY :
* Removal of waste from the blood and filtration of body fluids removing the waste as urine.
*Balances electrolytes/ chemicals such as calcium, potassium and sodium in the body.
*Production of hormones that control blood pressure.
*Stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells.
*Produces an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong, healthy bones.
CAUSES OF KIDNEY INFECTION:
Most common causes are :
- Escherichia coli bacteria infection
( Ecoli)
- Ascending urinary tract infection by Ecoli or coliform bacteria.
- Bladder outlet obstruction – causes: stone in the bladder, ureter or kidney
SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY INFECTION:
-There could be pain when you pee
– Bloody or cloudy pee that might smell bad
– Urgent need to pee / Urinary urgency/ Incontinence
– One or both legs may be swelling/ Oedema
DIAGNOSIS:
-One can diagnose kidney infection by doing an abdominal ultrasound scan which checks the kidneys, liver, bladder etc. Inflammatory changes indicating pyelonephritis/ kidney inflammation is a key indication to spot diagnose kidney infection. These clinical tests can be correlated with one’s symptoms .
– Kidney Function Test or renal function test may be requested by the doctor to check the level of the infection/ inflammation of the kidney (s).
PREVENTION:
-Avoid contaminated food and water
– Avoid unprotected coitus with untreated partner
– Drink enough water daily (2-3 liters daily)
TREATMENT :
Kidney infection is very treatable by experts with good natural remedies or conventional remedies.
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